The Big Interview with Graham HunterSeason Four of The Big Interview! Graham Hunter one-on-one with the biggest names in football.]]>91bd5374-d1da-4a03-b472-3795b4c0f839https://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter
https://interaction.acast.com/pingbackFri, 22 Feb 2019 00:17:02 GMTFri, 22 Feb 2019 00:15:00 GMT30enhttps://www.acast.com/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunterhttps://thumborcdn.acast.com/PPbV_DAVStNLom4kFs73wR1Gu8A=/3000x3000/https://mediacdn.acast.com/assets/91bd5374-d1da-4a03-b472-3795b4c0f839/-jlgipior-16067-the-big-interview-1400x1400.jpgThe Big Interview with Graham Hunterhttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter
episodicGraham HunterSeason Four of The Big Interview! Graham Hunter one-on-one with the biggest names in football.rss@audioboom.comnoGraham HunterSeason Four of The Big Interview! Graham Hunter one-on-one with the biggest names in football.]]>Shay Given: The Golden Age of Goalkeepinge4a498fb-b1c7-428e-8d71-837ab1803e1fShay Given: The Golden Age of GoalkeepingFri, 22 Feb 2019 00:15:00 GMT00:20:09nofullIt's Shay Given on the Big Interview! One of the great Premier League keepers, now part of the coaching staff at Derby County.

Here's Shay on the De Gea, Ederson, Oblak and the golden age. Also, armed robbery and the mysterious disappearance of Damien Duff.

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Les Ferdinand: Talk of the Toon25c1b711-4cdb-4986-aefb-0f9012eed431Les Ferdinand: Talk of the ToonThu, 14 Feb 2019 00:05:00 GMT00:37:57yesfullIt's the second half with Les Ferdinand. You knew he was good in the air - but not like this. Les Ferdinand, helicopter pilot is here, and there's plenty of stories from his legendary spell for Newcastle United. ]]>https://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/thebiginterviewwithlesferdinand-partii
Les Ferdinand: Adventures in Istanbul35fd5c22-205c-4df9-aa41-f68349340a33Les Ferdinand: Adventures in IstanbulTue, 12 Feb 2019 00:05:00 GMT00:40:48yesfullHola Big Interview listeners!

This is part one of my interview with Sir Les Ferdinand. You're going to hear about a young striker who took a leap into the unknown and swapped QPR reserves for a spell with Besiktas. It was the making of Sir Les.

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Ryan Fraser Pt II: Marking Crouchy at Corners... and other Extraordinary Tales5a5f9841-380f-4ac3-aa2b-8ed9b23b23afRyan Fraser Pt II: Marking Crouchy at Corners... and other Extraordinary TalesThu, 07 Feb 2019 00:05:00 GMT00:27:38nofullRyan Fraser announced his talent to the world in December 2016 when he made a stunning appearance as a substitute to earn Bournemouth a 4-3 win v Liverpool. He talks us through that incredible turning point in his career and his subsequent performance against Arsenal a month later. Listen to him break down his perfect position, his pride at marking Eden Hazard out the game... and the difficulties of being picked up by 6ft 7in Peter Crouch!

Enjoy.

Graham

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Ryan Fraser Part One: Eddie, Ronnie and a dog called Maisie f36bb796-cdae-436a-94b8-73d14ddfb73dRyan Fraser: Eddie, Ronnie and a dog called MaisieTue, 05 Feb 2019 00:05:00 GMT00:35:18nofullRyan Fraser is my guest on this, the first of a two-part interview we recorded in Bournemouth at the end of January.

The wonderful world of Ryan Fraser involves cooking, dog-walking, meditation, what he learned from playing Real Madrid and how Eddie Howe compares to Pep Guardiola. This is one of the best interviews we've done in a long time.

Hope you enjoy!

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Q & A part two73b5083e-2bd7-4f4c-8dc6-8dc0989341f6Q & A part twoThu, 31 Jan 2019 00:15:00 GMT00:16:58nofullAnd... here's the rest of the January Q & A with Graham. Thanks for the questions!]]>https://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/q-aparttwo
Q & A part one93017294-705c-48b1-b2fe-251c7861ebd3It's time for our monthly Q & A episode. Thanks to all of you who sent in questions for Graham.Wed, 30 Jan 2019 00:15:00 GMT00:23:35nofullIt's time for our monthly Q & A episode. Thanks to all of you who sent in questions for Graham.]]>https://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/q-apartone
The Big Interview with Darren Fletcherbd929a47-f5df-4882-b35a-0f9e42491a8cThe Big Interview with Darren Fletcher: RepostMon, 28 Jan 2019 00:05:00 GMT00:45:16yesfull

Hola Big Interview listeners! You have been telling us about their favourite Big Interviews from our archive. Here’s another classic from Season One with the wonderful Darren Fletcher.

The thing I reckon people get way wrong about Darren is that because he’s a kind, mannerly, articulate sort that, perhaps, he’s ‘just’ a nice guy. He’s both mentally and physically tough, he’s brutally determined to win and I’d bet you a million dollars that it was as unpleasant as hell to play against him.

Top footballer, top man, great guest on the Big Interview. Watch this space – one day you’ll see Darren Fletcher managing Manchester United to the Premier League title.

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James Milner: Lessons from Kiev199ef45c-18b1-4f5c-9f42-c876a567c0e1James Milner: Lessons from KievThu, 24 Jan 2019 00:15:00 GMT00:21:31nofullWelcome to part two of my Big Interview with James Milner. This one sheds a little light on the incredible work James does away from football and away from the spotlight. But also what he and his Liverpool teammates learned when that spotlight was at its brightest - the 2018 Champions League final, against Real Madrid.]]>https://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/jamesmilner-lessonsfromkiev-
James Milner: Anfield Nights6c749546-7a63-4c9e-9762-2acc2991470bJames Milner: Anfield NightsTue, 22 Jan 2019 00:15:00 GMT00:33:04nofullJames Milner is my guest on this, the first of a two-part interview we recorded in Liverpool at the end of last year.

Here are the things he learned as a ball boy watching Leeds United storm through the Champions League; how the journey to Anfield can give his team a goal of a start; and the things he will and won't tell us about his strategy from the spot.

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Roberto Di Matteo Part II: How to win the Champions League, and other stories97e4d6a2-1e8e-437d-84d7-eb870415d45cRoberto Di Matteo Part II: How to win the Champions League, and other storiesThu, 17 Jan 2019 00:05:00 GMT00:39:24yesfullHola Big Interview listeners!

You have been telling us about your favourite Big Interviews from our archive. Here’s another classic, part two of my chat with Roberto Di Matteo from 12 months ago.

Robbie came ready to talk and he brought insight, analysis, great stories and plenty of laughs.

The final section is given over to his coaching career, not least leading Chelsea to Champions League glory against Bayern Munich in 2012. I guarantee you’ll enjoy listening to this as much as I did recording it.

I hope you enjoy this as much as I did.

Graham

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Roberto Di Matteo Part I: How to win the Champions League, and other stories12e8ae27-2d61-4a70-abd5-f83ce8e1180bRoberto Di Matteo Part I: How to win the Champions League, and other storiesTue, 15 Jan 2019 00:05:00 GMT00:34:38yesfullHola Big Interview listeners!

You have been telling us about their favourite Big Interviews from our archive. Here’s another classic.

Twelve months ago I spent an entertaining couple of hours with Roberto Di Matteo . Robbie came ready to talk and he brought insight, analysis, great stories and plenty of laughs.

You’ll hear him reflect on the glory era of Serie A, where he was part of a swashbuckling Lazio side who scored goals for fun and should have won the trophies to back up their talent.

Robbie is brilliant on his time at Chelsea under Ruud Gullit. At Stamford Bridge, he added goals to his game and medals to his collection. There were famous goals – not least in the FA Cup final against Middelsbrough – and sexy football under the charismatic Gullit.

I can think of no better way to start 2019 than with another Big Interview. And this one is with the wonderful Mr Scott Minto.

Scott has carved out an excellent career in television but, before that, he was a successful, skilful footballer with the likes of West Ham, Benfica, and Chelsea.

You will learn about the big characters during his Stamford Bridge, with special mentions for Glenn Hoddle and Ruud Gullit, as well as the likes of Gianfranco Zola and Roberto Di Matteo.

And, of course, Scott retells the tale of the 1997 FA Cup final. That alone is worth listening to what I think is an utterly captivating chat.

This episode is available in full and ad-free at patreon.com/grahamhunter. Sign up now and you will unlock our full archive of Big Interviews with the likes of Pat Nevin, Brian McClair, Quinton Fortune and Joleon Lescott, while you will also be helping us to continue producing the content you love.

You have been telling us about their favourite Big Interviews from our archive. Here’s another classic.

In 2016 we meet Damien Duff at the Aviva Stadium – formerly Lansdowne Road – the ground where he won so many of his 100 caps for Republic of Ireland.

Damien’s reflections gave us a remarkable insight into the extraordinary character and talent that would emerge in memorable spells at Blackburn, Chelsea, Newcastle and Fulham.

This is a man who remains so in love with football that he recently hired an Astroturf park by himself to have a kickabout. That says it all about a remarkable football man.I hope you enjoy this as much as I did.

This is the second part of my interview with Jermain Defoe, and if you have listened to the first part of this episode then I know you have desperate to hear more from the former England striker.

In this part, you will hear a lot about Jermain's time at Tottenham and, in particular, his special bond with the supporters at White Hart Lane. Many of them still sing his name even now.

Jermain also speaks eloquently about another special relationship in his career: his bond with Sunderland supporter Bradley Lowery. It is a beautiful moment in this podcast and I was touched by what Jermain had to say.

This episode is available in full and ad-free at patreon.com/grahamhunter. Sign up now and you will unlock our full archive of Big Interviews with the likes of Pat Nevin, Brian McClair, Quinton Fortune and Joleon Lescott, while you will also be helping us to continue producing the content you love.

This is the first part of my interview with Jermain Defoe, a goalscorer for the likes of West Ham United, Spurs, England and Bournemouth.

But did you know that he first honed that scoring talent in the living room of his mum's house? Well, he did, and it is only one of several wonderful, illuminating stories that he tells me in this episode.

You'll also hear about his arrival at West Ham, his relationship with Harry Redknapp and Jermain's admiration for another notable English striker, Ian Wright. And what about Bournemouth and Eddie Howe? Yes, Jermain talks about them too.

This episode is available in full and ad-free at patreon.com/grahamhunter. Sign up now and you will unlock our full archive of Big Interviews with the likes of Pat Nevin, Brian McClair, Quinton Fortune and Joleon Lescott, while you will also be helping us to continue producing the content you love.

Welcome to the second half of my chat with Kevin Bridges. Here, Kevin takes us inside the dressing room at Celtic Park on the day he delivered the teamtalk at Scott Brown's testimonial. Kevin also reflects on the great Ajax team of the nineties and why Pep's Barca were better than the all-conquering Real Madrid of the past few years.

He's back. Our most popular guest of all-time, Kevin Bridges, joins us three-and-a-half years after our first chat in 2015. This time, we talk about how he influenced the outcome of this year's League One Play-off Final; how Noel Gallagher snubbed his invite to the pub to watch Celtic-Inverness Caledonian Thistle with arguably the greatest excuse of all time. Listen up for Kevin talking Boca Juniors, Barca, the original Ronaldo and the MLS.

I've been very excited to bring you my interview with David Preece. When I met him in London, we talked about the art of analysis and, of course, the goalkeepers he most admires.

David will reveal what he learned while watching FC Barcelona train in Denmark, while he also gives his thoughts on ball-playing goalkeepers like Ederson and Alisson. And David explains why he thinks Edwin van der Sar - and not Peter Schmeichel - is the best goalkeeper the Premier League has ever seen.

When it comes to goalkeeping, David is well worth listening to.

This episode is available ad-free at patreon.com/grahamhunter. Sign up now and you will unlock our full archive of Big Interviews with the likes of Pat Nevin, Joleon Lescott, Brian McClair and Quinton Fortune, while you will also be helping us to continue producing the content you love.

Enjoy!

Graham

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Barca, Bosses and Big Eck - Q&A Part Two3c124671-0c8d-4e68-a54b-7bb23bdc2c1eBarca, Bosses and Big Eck - Q&A Part TwoMon, 03 Dec 2018 17:00:00 GMT00:51:48nofullWe asked for questions from our lovely Socios and they did not disappoint. Listen out for my tips on who are the managerial rising stars of La Liga, reflections on Atleti this season, how Real Madrid's progress this campaign compares to Manchester United's... and the Aberdeen goal I've celebrated most! To become a Socio and submit a question in our next Q and A, sign up to become a Big Interview socio at https://www.patreon.com/grahamhunter

Enjoy!

Graham

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Football 2.0: How the World's Best Play the Modern Gamed0dd7818-2798-401a-bf05-f931eb567147Football 2.0: How the World's Best Play the Modern GameMon, 03 Dec 2018 00:05:00 GMT00:38:45nofullHola!

So, today the Big Interview feed has been hijacked... thankfully, I know the culprits. This is an episode of the Between the Lines podcast - produced by BackPage, those very same dudes who bring you The Big Interview. And this one is a chat between my old mucker Martin BackPage and Grant Wahl, the Sports Illustrated soccer writer, about Grant's excellent book Football 2.0.

It was recorded before this summer's World Cup. I think you're going to love it. Listen, subscribe to Between the Lines and if you're stuck for a Christmas present, buy the book!

Cheers

Graham

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Juve, Pique and Karaoke - Q&A Part One 799335e3-eede-4973-ae6d-2f2878dd4e0eJuve, Pique and Karaoke - Q&A Part OneFri, 30 Nov 2018 16:00:00 GMT00:35:00nofullWe asked for questions from our lovely Socios and they did not disappoint. Listen out for my Barca half-term report, how CR7 is faring in Serie A, plus my views on the changing art of defending, and the MLS. To become a Socio and submit a question in our next Q and A, sign up to become a Big Interview socio at https://www.patreon.com/grahamhunter

And here it is: the second part of my conversation with Thierry Henry, an interview which we included in the film Take The Ball, Pass The Ball.

Thierry was so energised by the opportunity to talk about FC Barcelona and his time there that I knew I had to share our chat with you. If you haven't listened to part one yet ... then what are waiting for?

In the second part of this interview, Thierry talks about Lionel Messi, a wonderful segment which includes his description of one of Messi's most majestic and skilful goals.

So, today the Big Interview feed has been hijacked... thankfully, I know the culprits. This is an episode of the Between the Lines podcast - produced by BackPage, those very same dudes who bring you The Big Interview. And this one is a chat between my old muckers Neil BackPage and Jonny Northcroft, the Sunday Times' football correspondent.

I don't let any old Tom, Dick or Jonny loose on the Big Interview, but I think you're going to love it. Listen, subscribe to Between the Lines and if you're stuck for a Christmas present, buy the book!

FC Barcelona face Atletico Madrid on Saturday evening - a match which I preview in the latest episode of the Big Inside View. And, believe me, this is a match which you want to keep your eye on!

For one thing it pitches Sergio Busquets against his apprentice (in the Spain team, at least) Atleti midfielder Rodri. Busquets remains a wonderful footballer but in this episode I explain why I think Rodri would fit in well at the Camp Nou.

This episode is available ad-free at patreon.com/grahamhunter. Sign up now and you will unlock our full archive of Big Interviews with the likes of Pat Nevin, Joleon Lescott, Brian McClair and Quinton Fortune, while you will also be helping us to continue producing the content you love.

Our Socios have been telling us about their favourite Big Interviews from our archive. Here's another classic from Season One with the wonderful Terry Butcher.

You will hear about the time he went on stage with Iron Maiden, as well as the characters from Terry's celebrated playing career. He tells brilliant stories Kevin Beattie, Davie Cooper, Paul Gascoigne, Sir Bobby Robson and so many more.

This episode is available ad-free at patreon.com/grahamhunter. Sign up now and you will unlock our full archive of Big Interviews with the likes of Pat Nevin, Joleon Lescott, Brian McClair and Quinton Fortune, while you will also be helping us to continue producing the content you love.

In the second part of my interview with Kevin Phillips, the former Sunderland striker discusses his first call-up for England, the feeling of winning a cap for his country and his rivalry with fellow goalscorer Alan Shearer.

And what of another English striker, Jamie Vardy? Kevin coached the Leicester City talisman and explains the difficulties that brought with it. Deep breaths, Kev. Deep breaths.

This episode is available in full and ad-free at patreon.com/grahamhunter. Sign up now and you will unlock our full archive of Big Interviews with the likes of Pat Nevin, Brian McClair, Quinton Fortune and Joleon Lescott, while you will also be helping us to continue producing the content you love.

This is the first part of my interview with Super Kevin Phillips, Sunderland legend and winner of the Golden Boot. Or is that the Golden Shoe?

Kevin once out-scored the best strikers in Europe and I was excited to listen to him describe his thought process in front of goal, and his explanation of the art of finishing includes a wonderful quote from the great Jimmy Greaves.

He also takes us back to his younger days playing right back at non-league Baldock Town, an environment which helped prepare him for life as a professional footballer.

This episode is available in full and ad-free at patreon.com/grahamhunter. Sign up now and you will unlock our full archive of Big Interviews with the likes of Pat Nevin, Brian McClair, Quinton Fortune and Joleon Lescott, while you will also be helping us to continue producing the content you love.

This was another special, fascinating Big Interview. Pat is a wonderful storyteller and brought all of his humour and wit with him when we met in Edinburgh to record this last month.

You will hear about his days at Chelsea and, in particular, the hilarious tale about the night he took team-mate Doug Rougvie to a London rave; his public stance against the racism being directed to some of his team-mates; and why Eden Hazard is not among the elite. Not yet, anyway.

This episode is available in full and ad-free at patreon.com/grahamhunter. Sign up now and you will unlock our full archive of Big Interviews with the likes of Brian McClair, Quinton Fortune and Joleon Lescott, while you will also be helping us to continue producing the content you love.

This is my review of the match at the Camp Nou (spoilers: FC Barcelona romped to a 5-1 victory) in which I examine where Barca got it right, and where Madrid got it so wrong.

Julen Lopetegui was sacked as manager at Madrid following this result, with Antonio Conte already favourite to take charge. I take a closer look at this story and give my opinion on how I think the Italian's arrival would be viewed at the Bernabeu by these players.

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Boy, this has been a busy week. That has had something to do with the upcoming Clasico - a match in which (I think) Julen Lopetegui will still be in the dug out for Madrid ... but for how much longer?

I discuss Lopetegui's position at the Bernabeu in this special Clasico preview episode, and examine the embattled Madrid side which he will take to the Camp Nou this weekend.

And what of Barca? Well, I look at them too and give my opinion about how they will cope without the injured Lionel Messi.

This episode is available ad-free at patreon.com/grahamhunter. Sign up now and you will unlock our full archive of Big Interviews with the likes of Brian McClair, Quinton Fortune and Joleon Lescott, while you will also be helping us to continue producing the content you love.

In the second part of my interview with Owen we discuss England's Golden Generation, a fabulous group of players which included the likes of Frank Lampard, Steven Gerrard, Rio Ferdinand, and Owen himself.

Big things were expected of that generation of England players but they were unable to triumph at a major finals. Owen talks about the relationships between the players, the tactics employed by the managers, and gives his opinion on why they fell short.

And, of course, we talk more about his time at Bayern Munich and Manchester United. What was the main difference between the clubs? Owen suggests that was probably the way they tackled each other at training.

This episode is available ad-free at patreon.com/grahamhunter. Sign up now and you will unlock our full archive of Big Interviews with the likes of Brian McClair, Quinton Fortune and Joleon Lescott, while you will also be helping us to continue producing the content you love.

In the first part of my chat with two-time Champions League winner Owen Hargreaves, we talk about his time at Bayern Munich and what it was like coming through at one of world football's most celebrated clubs.

You'll hear stories from Champions League finals - two he played in, one he didn't - and fascinating accounts of what it was like to go toe-to-toe with Luis Figo and Zinedine Zidane. Owen will introduce you to big characters like Stefan Effenberg and Ottmar Hitzfeld, too.

The former footballer also talks about growing up in Canada and why, as a kid, he idolised basketball superstar Michael Jordan. I found this conversation with Owen absolutely fascinating and I'm certain that you will too.

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Our Socios have been telling us about their favourite Big Interviews from our archive. Here's another classic with the great Harry Redknapp.

I loved recording this. Harry's stories are absolute brilliant and you will hear him discuss why he ignored advice from other coaches to sign the likes of Paolo Di Canio and Robert Prosinecki.

And what of the one that got away: Ian Wright? Why did Harry decline the chance to take that now-notable goalscorer on trial at Bournemouth? He'll tell you in this episode.

And just wait until he recalls the story of whisking Kanu out of an airport on a wheelchair hours after Portsmouth had faced Middlesbrough. Trust me, it's well worth waiting for.

This episode is available ad-free at patreon.com/grahamhunter. Sign up now and you will unlock our full archive of Big Interviews with the likes of Brian McClair and Quinton Fortune, while you will also be helping us to continue producing the content you love.

Enjoy!

Graham

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Joleon Lescott: Kompany, Aguero & The Day City Won The League0887acd5-f239-4ec8-988b-27199364a56dJoleon Lescott: Kompany, Aguero & The Day City Won The LeagueMon, 08 Oct 2018 23:01:00 GMT00:21:37nofullHola Big Interview listeners!

Last week I spent an hour in the company of former Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott.

So what did we talk about? Well, you will hear Joleon describe the historic moment when City won the league title in 2012, as well as key players like Sergio Aguero and Vincent Kompany.

And, thanks to our sponsors Bet365, you will also learn why Louis Saha was the toughest striker he ever faced.

But this is only a small piece of my chat with Joleon. The full episode is available ad-free at patreon.com/grahamhunter. Sign up now and you will unlock our full archive of Big Interviews with the likes of Brian McClair and Quinton Fortune, while you will also be helping us to continue producing the content you love.

In the second part of my chat with Robbie Keane, he describes why he believes that his partnership with former Spurs team-mate Dimitar Berbatov was the most productive of his career.

And what of his time working alongside Rafa Benitez at Liverpool? Robbie talks candidly about the Spaniard's determination to turn the striker into a left midfielder at Anfield, but insists that Benitez's tactical knowledge is second to none.

Robbie explains why he had to leave the club he supported as a boy and looks back on his time as a Liverpool player. It is a fascinating interview which is worth taking the time to listen to.

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In the first part of my Big Interview with Robbie Keane the former Spurs striker delivers fierce criticism of the way that bigger wages have diminished the desire of young, talented footballers to make it make it in the game.

It is a subject which continues to rile Robbie and he compares the attitudes of some promising young players today with dedicated winners like Roy Keane and Luka Modric. Both of those men would feature in Robbie's dream five-a-side team.

And the Irishman also recounts his remarkable spell playing alongside David Beckham in LA.

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When we asked what your favourite Big Interviews were from past seasons of this podcast we had a lot of great, interesting responses. And one of those which grabbed our attention was about my chat with the great Benni McCarthy.

This is part one: the story of when Benni first met a mysterious young coach by the name of Jose Mourinho and how they came to work together at Porto.

What happened after that was historic, with Benni going on to lift the Champions League with his new side. Among his team-mates back then were the likes of Deco, Ricardo Carvalho and Jorge Costa, and Benni describes brilliantly that diverse group of characters who would conquer Europe under the guidance of Mourinho.

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In part two of my chat with Alan Smith, the Arsenal legend takes us to Copenhagen and Arsenal's famous victory over Parma in the final of the 1994 European Cup Winners' Cup. Alan will recall the famous names among that glittering Italian side - Zola, Asprilla and Brolin to name three - and, of course, his own wonderful, decisive goal.

That should have been the crowning moment of his career. But, as Alan will explain, he had by then lost his confidence and was no longer enjoying his football. We talk about why that was. It's an important message.

And we also discuss the arrival at Highbury of Ian Wright and why Alan was unable to click with his new team-mate on the pitch, as well as Alan's prominent role in the FIFA computer games.

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When I sat down to chat with Alan Smith during the launch of his autobiography Heads Up we talked Arsenal icons, a title win and triumph in a European Cup final. It was so good that I have split the whole interview into two parts.

So, in Part One, you will learn about George Graham, a title-winning coach at Arsenal and a man feared by many of his players. You'll hear about his laborious training methods and hair-raising team talks.

And Alan also relives his goal at Anfield which helped steal the league title away from a formidable Liverpool side in 1989. It is a game which he describes as the most iconic in English football history.

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So, last week I received questions from our Socios about this season's Champions League campaign. Today, I give my answers.

I will give my reasons why Real Madrid cannot be written off despite the loss of their talismanic forward. And what of Cristiano Ronaldo? Can he conquer Europe with Juventus this season? I give my verdict here.

I also take a closer look at some challenging groups - listen up Manchester United fans - and give my views on Atletico Madrid and whether they can reach the final at their home stadium.

And listen out for the question from Bet365 about who to back to lift the trophy this season.

This episode is available ad-free at patreon.com/grahamhunter. Sign up now and you will unlock our full archive of Big Interviews with the likes of Brian McClair and Quinton Fortune, while you will also be helping us to continue producing the content you love.

Welcome back for part two of my chat with Spurs legend Ledley King. You are about to hear all about his time at White Hart Lane - his team-mates, managers and, of course, those captivating London derbies under the lights.

We begin by being introduced to Edgar Davids, who proved to Ledley that he was a born winner. And Ledley also describes how Juande Ramos ordered his Spurs players to lose weight ... well, almost all of them.

You will also hear about matches against Chelsea and Arsenal. Facing Spurs' biggest rivals were huge moments in Ledley's career and he describes those pulsating games brilliantly.

This episode is available ad-free at patreon.com/grahamhunter. Sign up now and you will unlock our full archive of Big Interviews with the likes of Brian McClair and Quinton Fortune, while you will also be helping us to continue producing the content you love.

By now Ledley King must be sick of talking about the injuries that shortened his career. Instead this Big Interview is about where he came from: the neighbourhood, the people, the places he learned to play football.

You will hear about Ledley's school team rivalry with Ashley Cole, his neighbour growing up, and how a small boy called John Terry used to boss his Sunday League youth team around - as a midfielder!

And, of course, Ledley discusses the type of defending which made him a Spurs legend and one of the greatest defenders the Premier League has ever seen.

This episode is available ad-free at patreon.com/grahamhunter. Sign up now and you will unlock our full archive of Big Interviews with the likes of Brian McClair and Quinton Fortune, while you will also be helping us to continue producing the content you love.

And I'm back with the second half of my La Liga Q&A special episode, featuring some fascinating questions from some of our Socios.

I talked a little about Lionel Messi in Part One and I return to the Barcelona star here to discuss how he will handle being captain at the Camp Nou. I also give my views on whether or not he will miss going mano-a-mano with Cristiano Ronaldo.

And I take a closer look at Real Madrid's summer transfer business and discuss how Spanish football will be affected by the end of Sky Sports' live coverage.

There's also a special question about Thibaut Courtios' chances of breaking into the first team at Madrid which comes from our sponsors Bet365.

This episode is now available ad-free at patreon.com/grahamhunter. Sign up now and you will unlock our full archive of Big Interviews with the likes of Kevin Kilbane, Sir Les Ferdinand and Troy Deeney, while you will also be helping us to continue producing the content you love.

Well, here it is: the first part of the inaugural Q&A episode of the new season.

We asked our wonderful Socios for their questions about this campaign in Spain and they didn't disappoint. From queries about Atleti's title credentials; top talents to look out for; and Messi's chances of ruling over the rest of La Liga, I answer them all here.

There's also a special question about the La Liga clubs' prospects in the Champions League which comes from our sponsors Bet365.

This episode is now available ad-free at patreon.com/grahamhunter. Sign up now and you will unlock our full archive of Big Interviews with the likes of Kevin Kilbane, Sir Les Ferdinand and Troy Deeney, while you will also be helping us to continue producing the content you love.

We asked them to tell us what their favourite Big Interviews were from past seasons of this podcast and why they enjoyed them so much.

One of the most popular choices was my chat with Gary Neville, a former Manchester United captain, current TV pundit and, most importantly, a fascinating and engaging character.

In this Big Interview, we discuss cricket, United and what makes Gary one of the most respected pundits around today. I remember recording this episode well and it was such fun.

I'm sure you will enjoy listening to everything Gary had to say.

This episode is now available ad-free at patreon.com/grahamhunter. Sign up now and you will unlock our full archive of Big Interviews with the likes of Kevin Kilbane, Sir Les Ferdinand and Troy Deeney, while you will also be helping us to continue producing the content you love.

Welcome back for Part Two of my Big Interview with Leicester City's league-winning left back: Christian Fuchs.

In this section he takes us back to that incredible campaign of 2015-16, when he was part of a Leicester side which defied the odds and won the Premier League title.

You'll hear about the incredible tension Christian felt as he joined his team-mates at Jamie Vardy's house to watch the match which confirmed them as champions, Chelsea v Tottenham. He also describes the personal touches which made Claudio Ranieri such an effective coach.

And, finally, Christian talks about going from footballer to fashionista and his burgeoning business No Fuchs Given.

This episode is available ad-free at patreon.com/grahamhunter. Sign up now and you will unlock our full archive of Big Interviews with the likes of Kevin Kilbane, Sir Les Ferdinand and Troy Deeney, while you will also be helping us to continue producing the content you love.

It's time for another Big Interview and this one is with Leicester City player - Premier League winner - Christian Fuchs. It was such a fun interview.

In Part One, Christian talks about his hero Dietmar Kuhbauer and being bullied by the veteran as a teenager at the SV Mattersburg. Listen to why Christian believes that tough love approach is now missing from the game.

He also played alongside Raul at Schalke and Christian will introduce you to the man he refers to as the Prince of Madrid.

I think the first half of this interview is great fun. Part Two will follow on Thursday.

All eyes will be on Tallinn on Wednesday evening, where city rivals Atleti and Real Madrid will compete for the European Super Cup.

In this special preview episode I take a close look at the two clubs and determine who will be happier with their summer transfer business. For Atleti, the fact that Jan Oblak, Antoine Griezmann and Diego Godin are all still in red and white can be regarded as significant successes, while Madrid have brought in a new manager and lost a talisman: Cristiano Ronaldo.

This is an incredibly intriguing contest. And it all starts here with the Big Inside View.

This is the second part of my chat with Rafael van der Vaart - an interview which I first released at patreon.com/grahamhunter

My chat with Rafa was made available for our Socios first, in full and ad-free, alongside Big Interviews with the likes of Ledley King, Robbie Keane and Jermain Defoe. Subscribe now and you can access hours of exclusive content instantly.

In this interview you will hear Rafa describe "the best decision" of his career - a move to Spurs in 2010 - and how Harry Redknapp's side shocked Inter Milan in the Champions League.

This is the first part of my chat with Rafael van der Vaart - an interview which I first released a year ago at patreon.com/grahamhunter

My chat with Rafa has been available for our Socios in full and ad-free for the last 12 months, alongside Big Interviews with the likes of Robbie Keane and Jermain Defoe. Subscribe now and you can access hours of exclusive content instantly.

In this interview you will hear Rafa praise creative players like Wesley Sneijder and David Silva, while the former Holland midfielder also relives the 2010 World Cup final defeat against Spain.

You are about to listen to an extract from by chat with former Manchester United midfielder Quinton Fortune. He describes how the United squad used to tease Cristiano Ronaldo relentlessly - driving the Portuguese on to become the true great that he is today - as well as what it was like to make his Atletico Madrid debut against Brazil superstar Ronaldo.

This episode is available in full and ad-free at patreon.com/grahamhunter. Sign up now and you will unlock our full archive of Big Interviews with the likes of Kevin Kilbane, Sir Les Ferdinand and Troy Deeney, while you will also be helping us to continue producing the content you love.

The shiny new Spanish football season begins in earnest on Sunday night when Sevilla face FC Barcelona for the Supercopa ... a match which is to be held in Tangier.

In this special preview, I explain why the clubs are to meet in Morocco as well as the controversy which surrounds this fixture. And I will also examine the summer business conducted by both sides - introducing you to new faces like Arturo Vidal - and predict what kind of encounter we can expect to see.

The World Cup is over, France have conquered the globe once again ... but I don't want to move on quite yet.

Instead I asked our fantastic Socios to send me over your questions about this remarkable tournament. There were so many questions that I have chosen to split this special Q&A finale episode into two parts.

In part one, I discuss the unsung heroes in Russia, the team which surprised me most and the moments which moved me.

There is so much to talk about so let's get right to it.

Enjoy!

Graham

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France Conquer The World: Final Review619613ca-9f00-4f4d-b426-d1d0e9fc88a5France Conquer The World: Final ReviewSun, 15 Jul 2018 23:24:04 GMT00:45:51nofullHola Big Interview listeners ... or should that be bonjour?

France are the new world champions after winning 4-2 against Croatia in Moscow. Do Didier Deschamps' side deserve that title? I certainly think so, and I explain why in this special review of the World Cup final.

I tackle the VAR controversy, explain where Croatia fell short and focus on the performances of the key players for France: Paul Pogba, Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann.

This is it! The final of the 2018 World Cup is finally upon us. I have seen some wonderful football played by both France and Croatia at this tournament and it is going to be a thrill to see them compete for the trophy.

In this special preview episode I explain why midfield will be a key battleground in Moscow and give my views on Mario Mandzukic, Paul Pogba, N'Golo Kante and, of course, Kylian Mbappe.

I'll also tell you what I learned when I interviewed France manager Didier Deschamps and give my big match prediction.

The World Cup final is almost upon us and to get the juices flowing I have put together a special episode focusing on Croatia. You will hear from Slaven Bilic, who I spoke to in a wonderful Big Interview one year ago and who played at France 98 when Croatia finished third.

Slaven told me about some of the matches he played in at that tournament - including a semi-final against tomorrow's opponents France - but this show is not about past glories. You will also learn about the tremendous team spirit in this generation of Croatia players as well as the circumstances which have enabled them to flourish.

If you've enjoyed Slaven's punditry in Russia this summer then you will know why he is a man well worth listening to.

As we prepare for the World Cup final between France and Croatia, I take you back to two previous occasions when Les Bleus competed in the final of the tournament: as hosts in 1998 and in Germany eight years later.

Both finals were cloaked in controversy - from the absence of Ronaldo on the official team sheet in Paris to Zidane's infamous "header" on Materazzi in Berlin - and I talk about it all here.

It is Croatia who have joined France in the World Cup final, beating England last night. It was a compelling match and one which gave me plenty to talk about when I recorded this match review only moments after the end of extra time.

England came a long way in Russia but, ultimately, they made some major errors last night which I think cost them a place in Sunday's final.

So England are only one game from the final: is it coming home? Or are England getting sent home by Croatia?

This semi-final is going to be captivating and in this special preview episode, which I recorded yesterday, I look at the key talking points. I talk about Harry Kane, Dele Alli and the controversial Croat Domagoj Vida.

So now we know that France are going to the World Cup final. I really enjoyed their semi-final with Belgium, decided by a set piece and a goal from FC Barcelona's Samuel Umtiti.

This is my take on what happened in St Petersburg.

Enjoy!

Graham

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Adios Cristiano Ronaldoc973387e-94c1-4564-a5e9-db023429c33cAdios Cristiano RonaldoTue, 10 Jul 2018 18:32:31 GMT00:47:57yesfullCristiano Ronaldo has agreed to join Juventus, ending nine years in Madrid that I have been lucky to watch. in this special podcast, recorded as soon as the news broke, I look back at this remarkable era, and analyse what the transfer means for Madrid, Juventus and one of the all-time great footballers.]]>https://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/adioscristianoronaldo
The Henry Effect: France v Belgium Preview23bd94af-7b9c-4871-ba09-3ebd206f3537The Henry Effect: France v Belgium PreviewMon, 09 Jul 2018 20:24:44 GMT00:33:24nofullHola Big Interview listeners!

I have turned my attention to the semi-finals of the World Cup and in this episode I focus on France's match with Belgium, who have been inspired by a familiar face for Les Bleus: Thierry Henry.

But first I want to talk about Spain and the appointment of Luis Enrique as the new head coach.

Is it really coming home? England are certainly in the final four of the World Cup finals, following a victory over Sweden. Gareth Southgate's side will now face Croatia - who needed penalties to squeeze past hosts Russia.

Here is my take on both matches.

Enjoy!

Graham

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Belgium and France win! Quarter finals day one4bc4c042-ca6e-4c1a-9b6e-9339b4d027b6Belgium and France win! Quarter finals day oneFri, 06 Jul 2018 23:30:16 GMT00:35:53nofullFrance get the job done against a Cavani-less Uruguay, before Belgium upset the tournament favourites Brazil in yet another unforgettable football match.

We are deep into the World Cup now. How time flies! And to help fill the time between games we are bringing you another very special World Cup compilation show!

You will hear from Terry Butcher, Chris Waddle, Joe Jordan and John Collins as they talk about their experiences and thoughts on the tournaments they played in during their careers.

You'll laugh, you'll learn, you'll love these World Cup stories.

Enjoy!

Graham

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Post Mortem: What next for Spain?13389be9-5788-4f5a-afb2-8ebd97094f8aPost Mortem: What next for Spain?Tue, 03 Jul 2018 13:11:27 GMT00:42:01yesfullHola Big Interview listeners!

With the Spain players having boarded a flight back to Madrid after being knocked out of the World Cup by hosts Russia, I feel the time is right to dig in to the reasons for their exit and, also, what happens now.

With help from questions from some of you marvellous Socios, I give my opinions on the future of this Spain team and manager Fernando Hierro; potential replacements should he step down; and what to expect next season from embattled goalkeeper David de Gea.

As you listen to this episode I am in the air, flying with the Spain squad to Moscow ahead of their knockout stage meeting with hosts Russia.

But, before I took off, I discussed the fallout from the group stage, focusing on fallen holders Germany. They are not the first team to lift the trophy only to fall at the first hurdle four years later ... in fact it has become a bit of a World Cup tradition.

I also take a look at another tournament favourite, Brazil, and their leading lights Philippe Coutinho and Neymar.

I asked our Socios to send me more of their World Cup questions and many wanted to discuss the role of the media in Russia.

I tackle those questions in this special Q&A episode. From selecting my perfect punditry team to revealing what the Spanish media have made of La Roja's performances so far, I talk about it all.

Thanks again to all of our wonderful Socios who sent me their questions.

Dasvidaniya!

Graham

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Messi's Magical Moment126cac47-cdad-48e9-90cb-bb03d93e898dMessi's Magical MomentWed, 27 Jun 2018 15:53:34 GMT00:33:08yesfullHola Big Interview listeners! I am starting to turn my attention to the knockout stages of the World Cup and I am delighted that little Leo Messi has made it too. Just.

That was a nerve-shredding night in St Petersburg but victory over Nigeria was enough to take Argentina through. Messi played his part in that game - of course he did - and in this episode I take a closer look at his influence on this Argentinian team.

I also discuss a player who shone for their group rivals Croatia: Mateo Kovacic. The Real Madrid midfielder has hinted already that he could move on from the Bernabeu this summer, but how keen are Madrid to see him go? I give my views here.

Here's another 3am diary - this time recorded from the plane from Kaliningrad to Krasnodar.

At the end of a long night, Graham makes the case for Iago Aspas, guardian of Spain's long unbeaten run and whose goal gave them Russia in Moscow and not Uruguay in Sochi. Is it time for Fernando Hierro to give the king of Celta Vigo a start?

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Kaliningrad: Where Spain Breathe Footballd121ecf8-62f1-4044-afda-a0ab82fb9bf3Kaliningrad: Where Spain Breathe FootballMon, 25 Jun 2018 00:14:52 GMT00:20:57nofullHola Big Interview listeners! And welcome to Kaliningrad, where Spain play Morocco in their final group match.

I flew here with La Roja yesterday and the players have really taken to the place. Why? Well, listen to this episode and I'll explain.

There was a greater energy when they trained last night, more noise and good humour, and the atmosphere in the squad is very positive ahead of their meeting with Morocco.

I believe that Spain will triumph and might even finish as group winners. I give my score prediction for the game and also reveal who I expect to be named in Fernando Hierro's starting XI.

I asked our Socios to send me more of their World Cup questions and theydefinitely didn't disappoint.

This time I focus on their questions about Spain and how they have been performing in Russia so far. From Thiago and Busquets to that burly striker of theirs Diego Costa, I give you my views on all of them.

Thanks again to all of the wonderful Socios who sent me their questions, and especially those who recorded them - they feature on this podcast!

I asked our marvellous Socios to send me more of your World Cup questions and, once again, they delivered big time.

In this episode I turn my attention away from Spain and tackle their questions about the other big stories in Russia. From surprise packages to Croatia and Sampaoli's problems with Argentina, I give my views on it all.

Thanks again to all of the wonderful Socios who sent me their questions, and especially those who recorded them - they feature on this podcast!

Dasvidaniya!

Graham

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Iran 0 Spain 1: Worrying Signs For La Rojac2eb74b9-2133-4670-838e-18d94e7826a5Iran 0 Spain 1: Worrying Signs For La RojaFri, 22 Jun 2018 08:50:42 GMT00:21:17nofullWhat a noise! My ears are still ringing from the atmosphere in Kazan last night, and not only because of the vuvuzelas.

So Spain won 1-0 and are now joint top go Group B ahead of their final match of the section against Morocco. But if you think that this tournament is working out well for Fernando Hierro's side, then think again.

Against Iran I saw things which left me concerned about Spain's chances in Russia. I talk about all of them in this podcast, recorded at 5am local time after we arrived back in Krasnodar, as well as revealing what the players and staff were saying after the game.

World Cup 2018 is now well underway. And to help get you in the mood for the next batch of group games we are bringing you a very special World Cup compilation show!

You will hear from Slaven Bilic, Michael O'Neill, Kevin Kilbane, Rafael van der Vaart and Ander Herrera as they talk about their experiences and thoughts on tournaments past and present.

You'll laugh, you'll learn, you'll love these World Cup stories.

Graham is currently hard at work in Kazan ahead of Spain's match with Iran, before he catches a late flight back to La Roja's training base in Krasnodar. We hope to bring you his thoughts on the game by lunchtime tomorrow, but right now you can sign up as a Socio and send Graham a question for our next special Q&A episode.

After their remarkable World Cup group opener with Portugal, Spain's players will be hoping for a quieter evening against Iran - a team coached by Carlos Queiroz. Believe me when I say that getting one over on the former Manchester United assistant will matter to the likes of Gerard Pique.

A victory will also mean a lot to Fernando Hierro. I have spent a great deal of time in his company as he settles into the job of Spain manager and, in this podcast, I discuss how Hierro is coping with the role and describe the relationship he is cultivating with the Spanish media.

The job of covering La Roja in Russia means that I have not been able to see every game in this tournament, but I did watch England's victory over Tunisia and I also give my views on their team and manager Gareth Southgate.

Ahead of La Roja's second group match in Russia, I take you into the Spanish camp and give you an insight into the mood of the players, as well as introducing you all once again to Real Madrid's Marco Asensio.

I also tackle a question from one our wonderful Socios and discuss the relationship between Gerard Pique and Sergio Ramos - two men who are regarded as polar opposites off the pitch, but who unite to make up the heart of this Spanish defence.

Stay tuned tomorrow for my preview of Spain's match with Iran.

Dasvidanya!

Graham

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Nacho: Special Reserveb33f80e6-c8c0-46ba-a5a3-aa88dae214c0Nacho: Special ReserveSun, 17 Jun 2018 16:50:52 GMT00:44:54nofullWith the dust settled on a remarkable World Cup opener for Spain, I take a closer look at one of the big characters from that match: Nacho.

What makes this born-and-bred Madridista such an important player for both club and country despite almost always being benched when all his team-mates are available? Why have successive Madrid managers refused to trade him up for a more glamorous model? What made him - and not Odriozola - the obvious choice to start against Portugal? What will he make of the return of the player for whom is he so often under-study: Dani Carvajal?

And I also dig into the way Diego Costa changed Spain's game and give my verdict on La Decision - Antoine Greizmann's public commitment to Atleti - and what it means for La Liga.

Oh what a night that was! There was so much to talk about in Portugal's remarkable 3-3 draw with La Roja ... where to begin? Right here, with The Big Interview at the World Cup, that's where.

From a dodgy flight to a Fernando Hierro's wrong turn at the stadium, you got the sense that this wasn't going to be Spain's night. And so it proved, with a little help from a certain Cristiano Ronaldo.

This was a truly captivating World Cup match and this is my report.

Enjoy!

Graham

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Adios, Andres: A Tribute to the King of Spaindd2638d6-b89c-4885-a124-0d27b89b6886Adios, Andres: A Tribute to the King of SpainFri, 15 Jun 2018 12:50:23 GMT01:05:30nofullHello Big Interview listeners!

To help you warm up for Spain's opening World Cup group match we are bringing you our special mini-doc about one of La Roja's most iconic players: Andres Iniesta.

This next hour and a bit is the story of the man, and the player; his role in this remarkable era for Spain and FC Barcelona; the memories he has left us with.

You'll hear a host of voices on this one, Big Interview guests such as David Moyes and Gordon Strachan, and journalists who have tracked this remarkable story in Spain.

We first produced this episode for our Socios - it was just one of several of several podcasts we produced patreon.com/grahamhunter

With Graham hard at work in Sochi with the Spain team today we will be back tomorrow with an in-depth analysis of their game with Portugal.

See you then!

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Emergency Podcast! A Hierro Rises7a9c3b37-1e9a-401c-bd67-b41280c41868Emergency Podcast! A Hierro RisesThu, 14 Jun 2018 13:28:03 GMT00:33:37yesfullCall that an emergency? THIS is an emergency!

On the eve of the World Cup, Spain sack their coach, Julen Lopetegui and replace him with Fernando Hierro.

In this podcast, Graham walks us through a crazy 48 hours in Krasnodar - how and why it happened, and what it might mean for Spain as they prepare for the Group B opener against Portugal tomorrow.

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Emergency podcast: Lopetegui for Madrid64a25f50-ecde-44c9-8a81-925bae81677fEmergency podcast: Lopetegui for MadridTue, 12 Jun 2018 20:10:00 GMT00:28:26yesfullWe were in the middle of recording a podcast about Spain's World Cup opener against Portugal when news broke that Real Madrid and the Spanish federation had agreed terms for the move of Julen Lopetegui to the European Champions after the World Cup.

Here's Graham's take on how the news broke, what it might mean for Spain in Russia, and everything you need to know about the man who will replace Zidane.

I asked our Socios to give me their questions about this World Cup and, boy, did they deliver.

In the latest of these (almost) daily podcasts on location in Russia I answer some of those in a special Socio Q&A, giving my views on established stars like Lionel Messi, potential breakthrough talents, and, of course, Spain.

You'll get my thoughts on La Roja and, if listen carefully, you'll even hear the players themselves as the Spain squad passes by during this recording.

Dasvidaniya!

Graham

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Welcome to Krasnodar, Spain's Home Away From Homebb17f9a6-62df-44cc-9ded-cdc67879ad93Welcome to KrasnodarFri, 08 Jun 2018 14:22:35 GMT00:28:27nofullHola Big Interview listeners ... or should that be Zdravstvuj?

This is the first of what will be (almost) daily podcasts recorded on location at the World Cup here in Russia. Are you excited for the tournament to get under way? I know I am.

Right now I am in Krasnodar, a town in the south west of the country which will soon become the training base for Spain.

In this episode I explain why Ramos, Iniesta et al chose to come here and what they can expect when they arrive. I will also reveal why it is so important to pick the right base at a tournament, and the ways in which these Spain players have made themselves at home in the past.

Enjoy!

Graham

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Graham Hunter: Spain - The Inside Story of La Roja's Historic Treblecbaf1a80-daf8-44d3-bd34-482950d675b1In 2013, Graham book Spain: The Inside Story of La Roja's Historic Treble was released. Graham had behind-the-scenes access at all three tournaments and used his incredible insight to tell the story of the greatest achievement in the history of in...Sun, 03 Jun 2018 23:05:00 GMT00:47:14yesfull113In 2013, Graham book Spain: The Inside Story of La Roja's Historic Treble was released. Graham had behind-the-scenes access at all three tournaments and used his incredible insight to tell the story of the greatest achievement in the history of international football. This is Graham's conversation with Neil White, co-founder of BackPage who published the book and believes it is the best title his company have released.

To take advantage of a special offer to buy the book direct from BackPage, listen out for the offer code at the end of the show.

Enjoy

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Au Revoir, Zizou955cc41d-0b3d-463e-91df-e45fe4ee6d18Au Revoir, ZizouThu, 31 May 2018 17:58:12 GMT00:20:50nofullZinedine Zidane has announced that he is stepping down as the manager of Real Madrid.

After winning the Champions League three times in a row, the Frenchman has decided that the time is right to leave the Bernabeu.

So, what does this mean for Zidane? What does this mean for Madrid and the team he leaves behind?

And why does Zidane regard his league title win in 2017 - and not his trio of European Cup triumphs - as the highlight of his reign?

You are about to listen to an extract from the Big Interview with David Weir. In this clip David describes some of the big characters he played alongside at Everton, beginning with two shrinking violets: Duncan Ferguson and Thomas Gravesen.

You will also hear about other top Toffees Kevin Kilbane - a former guest on the show - Tim Cahill and Mikael Arteta, before David reveals what it was like to be on the wrong side of Archie Knox, the bad cop to Walter Smith’s … fellow bad cop.

This episode is available in full and ad-free at patreon.com/grahamhunter. Sign up now and you will unlock our full archive of Big Interviews with the likes of Kilbane, Sir Les Ferdinand and Troy Deeney, while you will also be helping us to continue producing the content you love

On the eve of the Champions League final between Real Madrid and Liverpool, we dug out a classic Big Interview from our archive.

Imagine you're a player or a coach and it's 24 hours before your first Champions League final - what do you do? How are you feeling? How do you soak up the occasion? Paul Clement breaks down what it was like when he was assistant to Carlo Ancelotti in 2014, when Madrid sealed a dramatic triumph over city rivals Atleti in the final.

Listen out for his explanation of what it felt like to look down the tunnel, and how Cristiano Ronaldo was able to help reassure the coach before they stepped out into the stadium.

From the tunnel to the last, dramatic moments of that match, Paul takes you into the electric tension of a Champions League final.

Listen and enjoy.

Graham

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Ander Herrera: Final Level25a5592f-11ad-47f0-94ec-375829a1e2b0Ander Herrera: Final LevelMon, 14 May 2018 04:00:00 GMT01:04:17yesfullAnder Herrera describes the 2004 Copa del Rey final as "one of the greatest nights of my life". That reaction to being in Barcelona to watch his team, Real Zaragoza, beat the Galacticos of Real Madrid tells you a lot about this brilliant midfielder: he's a football fan who understands other football fans. This interview - one of my favourites in this series - is going to leave youin no doubt about how that love of the game influences the player he is and the choices he makes.

Listen here for tales of Spanish, European, English and international cup finals. And a look ahead to another, at Wembley, coming very soon.

FC Barcelona have won the title already, but there will be no lack of drama when they face arch rivals Real Madrid on Sunday night. Not by a long shot.

There will be scrutiny on both teams from the get-go, with Madrid refusing flatly to offer their triumphant visitors a Pasillo, a guard of honour. This has been a debate which has been running for a while and it will be point of contention even after the game, no matter the result.

I give you my views on the subject in this special episode of the Big Inside View, while I will also discuss the political friction which hangs over the match and the potential for Barca to continue their invincibility in the league this season.

Enjoy!

Graham

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Champions: Messi, Valverde and Barca's Road to the Title217143ec-dd68-4d8f-8024-248da1f709e5Champions: Messi, Valverde and Barca's Road to the TitleTue, 01 May 2018 11:32:02 GMT00:44:27yesfull

Hello there!

Mission accomplished: on Sunday, FC Barcelona achieved what they set out to do and won the league and cup double, clinching the La Liga trophy with a 4-2 victory over Deportivo.

The sight of Real Madrid winning the title had stung and these Barca players used that to spur them on this season. They may yet complete the league season unbeaten, and what a remarkable achievement that would be.

In this special podcast, I will give you my opinion on what this title win means; where it ranks in comparison to previous FC Barcelona league triumphs; as well as the players and matches that have been key to delivering the trophy to the Camp Nou this season.

You will hear my views on Neymar, Andres Iniesta and the successful, crucial working relationship which manager Ernesto Valverde has developed with Lionel Messi.

Today is Father’s Day… on The Big Interview, at least. Yes, our latest clip show is dedicated to the men who mean the most to many of our guests from Season Two, who kept them on the straight and narrow, and who shared in their football successes.

We begin with Mark Noble, the West Ham captain who phones his dad every morning on the way to training just to talk football. It is during those very chats that Mark is often reminded how lucky he is to play for the team he supported as a boy.

Jonny Evans and Peter Crouch also grew up with parental guidance, with Peter’s dad going the extra mile by introducing his son to the Coerver Method, while Steve McManaman revels in cherished childhood memories of going to matches with his dad.

Chris Sutton and Alex McLeish both recall that their fathers favoured the tough love approach. And Benni McCarthy admits that he might have joined one of the deadly gangs he grew up around in South Africa, had it not been for the fear of what his dad would do to him if he did.

But we leave it to Macca to have the final word in this clip show, as he explains how he ran to celebrate in front of his dad after scoring in a Champions League final.

Here is a little piece of my chat with Watford captain Troy Deeney, in which he describes what it's like to play against formidable Premier League defenders John Stones, John Terry and Virgil van Dijk. He also explains why he believes that the Liverpool man is the best of the lot.

And Troy offers a few tips on how to play centre forward, as well as revealing the lessons he learned from Gianfranco Zola and the seven steps he took - literally - to become one of the best finishers in England.

But this is only a taste of my Big Interview with Troy. For the full, hour-long episode go to patreon.com/grahamhunter and subscribe to become a Socio.

Not only will you gain instant access to my chat with the Watford captain but you will also unlock an archive of over 50 Big interviews and special episodes, as well as helping to ensure that we can continue to bring you the content that you love.

My goodness, what a week it has been in the Champions League. We've had high drama and even higher blood pressure - I'm looking at you, Gigi.

So let's get right into it. If you listened to my preview podcast then you will know that I told you how utterly exhausted these FC Barcelona players were, and boy did it show in Rome.

And then there were the scenes in Madrid. Ronaldo struck the decisive goal - of course he did - but what did you make of Buffon's reaction? I give my views here.

Enjoy!

Graham

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Champions League Review: Put your hands together for Ronaldo33b07599-7684-492f-88e3-4cc6d73814eeChampions League Review: Put your hands together for RonaldoFri, 06 Apr 2018 17:02:16 GMT00:50:14nofullWell, well, well. What a truly incredible week this was in the Champions League. We witnessed incredible stories unfold, drama, intrigue and a truly remarkable goal which earned rare acclaim from opposing fans.

What a moment that was.

I'll talk about Ronaldo's spectacular goal in Turin in this special episode of the Big Inside View, as well as offering my insight into what happened in the other quarter-final ties.

There is so much to say, so let's started, shall we?

Graham

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Jurgen Klopp: For the Love of the Gamecdcf75a3-c8a0-46b0-91b0-368bcc1880c7Jurgen Klopp: For the Love of the GameMon, 02 Apr 2018 00:10:00 GMT00:48:20nofullIn a big week for Liverpool and their manager, I didn't ask Jurgen Klopp about Manchester City or Pep Guardiola - my guess is he'll talk plenty about those subjects elsewhere.

Instead, I wanted to get to the bottom of how he leads his team and his club, and why he does it that way. I don't think there are many like Jurgen Klopp in elite football - both in his approach to leadership and the openness with which he talks about it. I was very impressed by him, and I think you might be, too.

You’re right on time for another special Big Interview clip show. You might recall that we dedicated a previous podcast to guests who had played abroad, and a couple more who have always wanted to.

Well, in Season Two this theme came up a lot, so this episode is all about guests who took the brave decision to move abroad as coaches.

This includes Phil Neville, who joined the staff at Valencia. He explains the lengths he would go to in order to learn Spanish, as well as the contrasts between working in Spain compared to England, while John Collins talks about his time in charge of Charleroi and the reason he had to leave.

Alex McLeish also spent time in Belgium with Genk and he talks about his experiences there, as well as explaining why he turned down an offer to take charge of the Gabon national team.

Enjoy!

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Paul Dickov: City goals, the Gallaghers and Guardiolac6e9d5c2-f467-418e-9a51-ec2c489e5b18Paul Dickov: City goals, the Gallaghers and GuardiolaThu, 22 Mar 2018 00:01:00 GMT00:37:04yesfullIt’s time for round two with Paul Dickov in the Big Interview. Finally, Manchester City fans, finally, you’re going to hear about Maine Road, the playoff final, Oasis and what Paul finds most thrilling of this version of City.

If you’re not a Man City supporter, I think you’ll be interested in a glimpse of a point in that club’s history – not so long ago – when they were seconds away from another season in the third tier. If a certain Scottish striker doesn’t score, Gwyneth Paltrow never meets John Hannah and perhaps Pep Guardiola never finds Phil Foden, either.

Before you hear them, I also want to tell you what Paul is up to now. He’s mentoring children in the schools run by the Laurus Trust, in the Manchester area.

The Laurus Trust targets sporting as well as academic excellence and Paul talks to children and teachers, in groups and one-on-one, about managing sporting development, diet and nutrition and laying pathways that give the kids at these free schools the best possible chance of being all they can be.

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Paul Dickov: Anger Managementb5ecd1a1-24b7-409d-83a2-e2df40bcc667Paul Dickov: Anger ManagementThu, 15 Mar 2018 01:46:05 GMT00:50:27nofullHere’s part one of a two-part interview with Paul Dickov, a striker probably best known for his time at Manchester City.

But today you’re going to hear him talk about starting off at Arsenal and this is the part of his career I was most interested in.

Paul will tell you the list of teams who wanted him as he approached his 16th birthday, and why his dad urged him to leave the family home in Livingston, Scotland and go to London.

Before you hear them, I also want to tell you what Paul is up to now. He’s mentoring children in the schools run by the Laurus Trust, in the Manchester area.

The Laurus Trust targets sporting as well as academic excellence and Paul talks to children and teachers, in groups and one-on-one, about managing sporting development, diet and nutrition and laying pathways that give the kids at these free schools the best possible chance of being all they can be.

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Poch's Italian Job: Spurs v Juventus332a21e6-add1-47ff-bf1f-ffd3f1547759Poch's Italian Job: Spurs v JuventusWed, 07 Mar 2018 00:05:00 GMT00:13:36nofullThey have the manager. They have the team. And the quarter-finals is within their grasp. Spurs have a great chance to reach the last eight of the Champions League, where I'd love to see their impressive coach and players tested. ]]>https://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/pochsitalianjob-spursvjuventus
Showtime: PSG v Real Madrid5712e34f-890f-4705-ba11-99efe2207426Showtime: PSG v Real MadridMon, 05 Mar 2018 04:05:00 GMT00:37:15nofullCall it showtime mentality. It's at the core of Cristiano Ronaldo's big-game performances. It's what makes Real Madrid the masters of Champions League football. And for now, at least, it appears to be the difference between the back-to-back European champions and PSG. Let's look into an area of elite football that doesn't show up in the OPTA stats.]]>https://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/showtime-psgvrealmadrid
Kevin Kilbane: Rui, Roy and Figo's Magic Feetcf036380-252b-42f9-8aaa-5d91be6a88d5Kevin Kilbane: Rui, Roy and Figo's Magic FeetFri, 02 Mar 2018 13:23:40 GMT00:14:02nofullHello Big Interview listeners! We’ve picked out a juicy chunk of my Big Interview with Kevin Kilbane. In this extract, Kevin talks about the great Roy Keane and his influence on his Ireland team. Kevin describes a team-mate who demanded high standards, while he also gives a brilliant analysis of how exactly Keane controlled the tempo of matches and put Ireland on the front foot.

Keane was a talisman for his country, no more so than in a 2002 World Cup qualifier in Dublin against a Portugal team which included Luis Figo and Rui Costa. Kevin believes that match was the Man United midfielder's best ever performance in an Ireland jersey.

To hear the full 90-minute episode, including Kevin's retrospective look at how far he believes Ireland could have gone at the 2002 World Cup with Keane in the side, it’s time to become a Socio.

By now you are bound to know that I changed my career, changed my life by moving to Spain and covering FC Barcelona. It was a risk which paid off, but I am not the only one to reap the rewards of moving to live and work abroad.

In Season Two of this podcast I encountered many kindred spirits, guys like Steve McManaman, who in this clip show describes how he made friends at Real Madrid following his move from Liverpool. Steve Archibald also calls Barcelona home after swapping English football for the Camp Nou, proving he was good enough during his training session. He explains why here.

Gianluca Vialli describes the culture shock he felt after signing for Chelsea; Stan Petrov tells the story of how he learned English flipping burgers; and Thomas Hitzlsperger reveals the prejudices he encountered as a German playing in England.

Away from the British game, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink talks about playing in Madrid and Benni McCarthy explains what it was about Ajax which drew him to Amsterdam, while messrs Peter Crouch and Jonny Evans reveal their ambitions to play football abroad.

FC Barcelona are in London tomorrow to face Chelsea in the Champions League. Their rivalry goes back a long way and this is the origins story, as told by Jody Morris.

Jody was a member of the Chelsea midfield which took on Louis Van Gaal's Barca team in April 2000. In fact, Jody faced an as yet unknown Xavi in the first leg - a 3-1 in for Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. The Chelsea man then went toe-to-toe with Pep Guardiola at the Camp Nou, with the home side claiming to a 5-1 win over the 10-man London side.

Listen to Jody as he takes you back to those nights and describes the experience of facing famous names, stepping out at the Camp Nou, and taking on Pep. By the end I promise that you'll be more than ready for the next instalment of this rivalry.

Enjoy!

Graham

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BBC, PSG and the Questions Facing Zidanef9bb4196-fbdc-4269-bd30-f8a34dd992abBBC, PSG and the Questions Facing ZidaneTue, 13 Feb 2018 15:48:22 GMT00:24:52nofullWell, the wait is almost over and the Champions League is nearly upon us once again.

And what a way to get back into the competition! Real Madrid at home to Paris Saint-Germain is a must-see tie and boy am I excited.

In this special preview podcast I pick my Madrid team and discuss the prospects of the Spanish side conquering Neymar, Cavani and co.

With 71 minutes gone and his team 4-1 ahead of league leaders City, visiting winger Raheem Sterling is subbed after being marked out of the game by the young Scot.

Minutes later Robertson embarks on a lung-bursting 70-yard pressing run which sees him chase down four City defenders and their goalkeeper. ‘The Run’ would go viral on social media the next day.

Moments later, the Kop starts signing his name. It has been a good day.

Here, Robertson recalls the key moments of last month’s classic match and breaks down life under Jurgen Klopp.

Enjoy

Graham

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Les Ferdinand: Regis, racism and the way forward36cf8b07-3243-446f-960a-a9ba6caf221fLes Ferdinand: Regis, racism and the way forwardFri, 02 Feb 2018 00:01:00 GMT00:20:55nofullMy Big Interview with Les Ferdinand is available now, exclusively for our Socios. Go to Patreon now to unlock my chat with Les in full, as well as a host of other exclusive Big Interviews and special episodes.

In the meantime, here is an extract which I think is important for us all to listen to. You'll hear Les talk about how he was inspired by black footballers like Cyrille Regis, who stood up to vile racism, while Les also outlines the measures he would take to rid our game of this evil once and for all.

He has some stern words for the FA too, and explains why he thinks they are unable to tackle racism effectively.

Graham

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The President's Brain is Missing (or why Real Madrid need a director of football)dd2dee7e-3890-416c-8b27-470e7f8d5188The President's Brain is Missing (or why Real Madrid need a director of football)Mon, 29 Jan 2018 15:13:54 GMT00:27:06nofullWhatever happens next between Real Madrid and their manager, the roadmap to a more stable and successful future has been laid out by the troubles confronting Zinedine Zidane this season.

Here's my take on why Madrid president Florentino Perez, his head coach and their embattled players need a director of football - a sporting brain connecting the front office to the dressing room. And the scenario in which the answer to all their problems may be closer than they think.

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The Big Interview Presents... Injuries81b0fb8e-e340-4c77-83b9-dba393de3645The Big Interview Presents... InjuriesFri, 26 Jan 2018 15:14:31 GMT00:29:37yesfullTHIS clip show comes to you from the treatment table. Don’t worry, The Big Interview is as fit and healthy as ever - we’ve just gone back to find out what some of our guests from Season Two had to say about injuries.

Celtic goalkeeper Craig Gordon retraces the steps he took on the long road to recovery from a tear in the patella tendon of his left knee, an injury which left him in almost constant pain for two years.

A back problem put a teenage Neil Lennon out of the game for 18 months, and he reveals that only a bone-shuddering challenge during a game with Rochdale convinced him that he was back to his best.

Steve Archibald also talks about how being maimed by Rangers’ Tom Forsyth helped him to become a more clever striker, before we hear from Stan Petrov and how his brave, successful fight against leukaemia has changed how he lives his life today.

Strictly speaking, cancer may not be an injury, but, believe me, the message from Stan is one that we should all take the time to listen to.

Enjoy!

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Never Mind the Busquets... here's Ivan Rakitic!198d0922-2e02-419e-bf33-e7ceb8b8e1d1Never Mind the Busquets... here's Ivan Rakitic!Tue, 23 Jan 2018 00:01:00 GMT00:34:16nofullThe closest player to Sergio Busquets in Europe's top leagues may just be the guy playing alongside him for Barcelona.

In this podcast, I put the microscope over how Valverde's team are using Ivan Rakitic, and how this is the key to the acceleration in the football they are playing.

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Zidane At The Crossroadsdda32fd5-0728-4f7f-8e73-bd2f7fa4cb2fZidane At The CrossroadsWed, 17 Jan 2018 01:11:55 GMT00:45:56yesfullHola!

Well, well, well... what does last weekend's defeat at home to Villarreal mean for Real Madrid? More to the point, where does it leave manager Zinedine Zidane?

That is the very question I answer in this podcast.

Enjoy!

Graham

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Terry Gibson: How the Crazy Gang won the FA Cup054069d5-a418-4cf1-996b-ff601f10e288Terry Gibson: How the Crazy Gang won the FA CupFri, 12 Jan 2018 00:01:00 GMT00:57:12nofullHello Big Interview listeners! Well, you’ve been very patient, so here it is: Part Two of my Big Interview with Terry Gibson.

And, I promise, it is well worth the wait. If you remember, at the end of Part One we left Terry after he had cut short an unfulfilling spell at Manchester United and signed for Wimbledon. We’ll pick up the story there, as Terry takes you inside that club and introduces you to the Crazy Gang.

The chances are you’ll have heard of them, but Terry takes us beyond the headlines and describes a group of rival factions who shared a dressing room. I found that fascinating but there was a happy ending, with Wimbledon going on to lift the 1988 FA Cup. Terry talks brilliantly about that cup run and the final against Liverpool.

I enjoy speaking to Terry and consider him a friend, but that’s not why I wanted him on the show. He also has a shrewd, brilliantly analytical football mind - just listen to how he takes clubs in England to task over their reliance on financial might instead of effective scouting.

Take it away, Terry.

Graham

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Coutinho Day at Barca9aaa87f8-d915-4a8d-ba75-8c762b515a67Coutinho Day at BarcaTue, 09 Jan 2018 00:01:00 GMT00:42:15nofullHola!

Well, I’ve had a busy day… all thanks to a certain Brazilian midfielder who has just landed in the city I call home, Barcelona.

This was Coutinho Day at FC Barcelona so please join me for a behind-the-scenes report on how it all went down.

You’ll hear snippets from the press conference, insights from colleagues in the Spanish press and get a flavour of the atmosphere around one of the highest-profile signings in the club’s history.

Enjoy!

Graham

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Roberto Di Matteo: How to Win the Champions Leagueb8ddecf8-07a0-40cf-8737-200e00371bfaRoberto Di Matteo: How to Win the Champions LeagueMon, 01 Jan 2018 00:01:00 GMT00:11:42nofullHello Big Interview listeners! And a Happy New Year! We’ve picked out a juicy chunk of my Big Interview with Roberto Di Matteo. In this extract, Robbie talks about taking over Chelsea in March 2012 after the sacking of Andre Villas Boas. Robbie describes the mixture of personalities as the most difficult dressing room he ever faced as a player or manager.

But it held the key to unbelievable success. Here, he talks through the incredible second leg of their last 16 tie and a nerve-shredding quarter-final win over Benfica.

To hear the full 80-minute episode, including Roberto’s take on their epic semi-final win over Barcelona, and then that incredible night in Munich against Bayern in the final, it’s time to become a Socio.

Sign up now and you’ll not only unlock the Robbie interview, but my conversations with Rafa Van der Vaart, Ledley King, Robbie Keane, Kevin Phillips and Jermaine Defoe. Go to patreon.com/grahamhunter.

It’s the best £2.99 you’ll spend this year.

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The Big Interview Presents... Street Football73d9e724-4643-4c40-918d-017fa8e49c4eThe Big Interview Presents... Street FootballFri, 29 Dec 2017 00:48:34 GMT00:38:39yesfullAs we recorded Season Two of The Big Interview, one theme tended to stand out above all others: street football. It seemed as though every one of our guests was able to share a memory of being a kid kicking a ball about on the street outside their house, in a nearby field, or simply against the door of a shed so, clearly, we were left with no choice but to bring those childhood tales together and to create a clip show dedicated to street football.

It is perhaps fitting that we begin with a history lesson, as Alex McLeish and Walter Smith recall the carefree days, coming home from school and rushing right back out the door to join in the game they knew was already under way at their local field. Mark Noble also remembers joining every youngster on his street to play a game on a school field behind their houses.

Thomas Hitzlsperger explains how he was able to transform the family farm into a football pitch to rival Wembley and Matt Le Tissier describes the game he made up for himself in his back garden and which honed his technique.

Those were idyllic childhood memories, but street football taught harsh lessons too. Just listen to the testimony of John Collins and Jonny Evans. Benni McCarthy will also take us on to the deadly streets of Cape Town, where playing football meant stopping occasionally to avoid a gangland shooting.

Street football is no longer a glorious part of growing up and, in the final part of this clip show Smith laments its loss, while Neil Lennon argues that the development of youth players is being stifled by too much coaching.

Enjoy!

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The Clasico Report43ecf4ec-2c4f-4b32-a883-5ca127034e82The Clasico ReportSat, 23 Dec 2017 15:50:17 GMT00:34:15nofullRecorded on the final whistle at the Bernabeu, here's my take on where a record-breaking Clasico was won and lost - tactics, discipline, the graduation of Sergi Roberto, the extension of the reign of King Leo. ]]>https://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/theclasicoreport
Countdown to the Clasico482d088b-c55b-4ee9-a7bd-141a00f87fb7Countdown to the ClasicoThu, 21 Dec 2017 17:20:19 GMT00:59:09nofullHola!

Well, not long now until FC Barcelona arrive at the Bernabeu. Are you excited? I sure am.

This is my take on what to expect from what is certain to be a captivating Clasico - from the chances of the FC Barcelona players giving their rivals a guard of honour, to who I expect to start the game.

Oh, and I also piece together a composite Clasico XI.

Enjoy!

Graham

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Terry Gibson: Bad Days with Big Ron and Falling Out with Fergied1492f91-ab9a-4eca-a94b-34a7214a5c2cTerry Gibson: Bad Days with Big Ron and Falling Out with FergieThu, 14 Dec 2017 02:27:31 GMT01:32:43yesfullHello and welcome to another Big Interview! This time it's with Mr Terrence Gibson.

Now, I know Terry well given that we have both covered Spanish football during our careers, with Terry having become a respected co-commentator for Sky Sports since his playing days ended. But I was delighted that, during the course of our chat, I was still able to learn from him.

For example, in Part One of this Big Interview, Terry tells me about what - or who - scared him most when he was coming through at Tottenham; he describes what it was like to play in the infamous 'Friday kick ups' at Spurs, brutal games which took the place the day before big first-team matches; and he speaks honestly about how it felt to leave the club he has always supported.

Terry is very, very funny, but there is still frustration in his voice as he recounts a trying time at Manchester United under Roy Atkinson and then Sir Alex Ferguson, a manager with whom Terry had a massive fall out before moving on to have success at Wimbledon.

This was fun to record and, I'm sure, will be entertaining to listen to.

Enjoy!

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Introducing... Between The Linesa38937e1-0083-4fb4-940c-38ad051a657fIntroducing... Between The LinesTue, 12 Dec 2017 01:00:00 GMT00:14:55nofullThe guys who produce The Big Interview (and also publish my books) have a new podcast out, starting today. This is me talking to them about it. If you enjoy my shows, this is definitely worth a listen - they talk to authors and journalists about the making of a great sport story. The first episode, featuring Rory Smith talking about his 10-months-in-the-making profile of the recovery from injury of Ilkay Gundogan, is out now. ]]>https://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/introducing...betweenthelines
Mourinho vs Guardiola: The Clasico Wars2bafbc32-c0dc-4857-8b02-8c22a6b6fd93Mourinho vs Guardiola: The Clasico WarsThu, 07 Dec 2017 15:25:03 GMT00:45:43yesfullAhead of the Manchester derby, I spoke to Paolo Condo, author of THE DUELLISTS, a new book about the four Clasicos in 18 crazy days in 2011 that took Barcelona, Real Madrid and Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho to the edge. We were both on that unforgettable rollercoaster six years ago. This is us, talking about it.]]>https://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/mourinhovsguardiola-theclasicowars
Jermain Defoe: Spurs Songsbfc65ec0-1e07-4df9-9628-3bf34c14d2e0Jermain Defoe: Spurs SongsMon, 04 Dec 2017 11:01:46 GMT00:06:20nofullHello Big Interview listeners!

In this clip from my exclusive Big Interview with Jermain Defoe, he discusses the reasons for his special relationship with Tottenham supporters, fans who still sing his name ... even when Jermain is playing against their team.

He also talks about the five goals he scored while playing for Spurs against Wigan in 2009.

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The Big Interview Presents ... Captainsbf78e875-fdd9-4666-bb7f-ef6d1d141732The Big Interview Presents ... CaptainsWed, 29 Nov 2017 00:01:00 GMT00:21:51yesfullThe Big Interview is pulling on the armband for our latest clip show, as we look back at a special group of players who cropped up a lot in Season Two: the manager’s representative on the pitch, the leaders of men, the captains.

There was really no escaping the subject when we had Mark Noble on the podcast. The West Ham skipper first took us into the Hammers dressing room to reveal the nefarious method he uses to up the intensity at training, as well as the more subtle ways he gets more out of his team-mates during matches. Mark then pays tribute to a rival Premier League captain: Wayne Rooney.

Pablo Zabaleta explains what he said in the Argentina dressing room to help inspire them to victory over arch-rivals Brazil in the Under-20 World Cup, while Benni McCarthy offers his own, unique description of “The Beast” - former Porto captain Jorge Costa.

Chris Sutton also talks about what made Tim Sherwood such an effective leader when his Blackburn Rovers side won the Premier League title, and Walter Smith explains the leadership qualities that Terry Butcher showed at Rangers.

We’ll end with Neil Lennon and the hilarious story about brawling with Steve Lomas backstage at an Oasis concert in Manchester. Spoilers, but it ends with Neil being thrown out by security and Steve getting to stay and hang out with Noel Gallagher. Why? Because Steve was the City captain, that’s why.

We gave Sunday night's top-of-the-table meeting between Valencia and FC Barcelona plenty of build-up ... and it didn't disappoint.

I talk about the goal that wasn't given, Valencia's second-half resurgence and, of course, the genius intervention of a certain little Argentinian near the end. There's also my thoughts on ginger wigs ... seriously, you have to tune in.

On a weekend when Real Madrid and Atleti both closed ground on leaders Barca, I reflect on their victories over Malaga and Levante respectively.

Enjoy!

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Kevin Phillips: Vardy the Loveable Lunatic of Leicestercb9a1166-c2f3-4e1d-b320-e5db59e7bb60Kevin Phillips: Vardy the Loveable Lunatic of LeicesterThu, 23 Nov 2017 01:28:52 GMT00:20:08nofullIn this exclusive extract from The Big Interview with Super Kevin Phillips, he talks about his evolution from star striker to coach at Leicester City.

Kevin reveals that he thinks he could have played for another season, while also describing what it is like trying to teach the finer points of finishing to a character like Jamie Vardy.

But this is only a little piece of the full interview. If you want to listen to that, plus so much more, then it's time to become a Socio at https://www.patreon.com/grahamhunter

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The Big Inside View: The Sevilla Dossiereb805c88-f360-4b84-adbb-9bef61d6775bThe Big Inside View: The Sevilla DossierMon, 20 Nov 2017 19:21:39 GMT00:35:20nofullHola everyone ... and especially those of you who are Liverpool supporters!

Before the 2-2 draw with Sevilla at Anfield in September, I spoke with a Liverpool scout and gave him my opinions about what tactics and technical play to expect from the Spanish side.

With the two teams set to meet again, it stands to reason that I should offer my insights to all of you. So, here it is, my Sevilla Dossier.

In this special preview episode of the Big Inside View, I take a look at the how the two teams are shaping up ahead of this derby; name the players likely to start the match; and, of course, give my prediction.

Enjoy!

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Martin Compston: Prince, Paolo and Gary Tank Commander332da89a-ff76-47f7-9f58-898045f33216Martin Compston: Prince, Paolo and Gary Tank CommanderMon, 13 Nov 2017 00:01:00 GMT00:39:14yesfullIn Part Two of The Big Interview with actor Martin Compston, he takes us on to the set of the wonderful football film The Damned United, which tells the story of Brian Clough’s ill-fated spell in charge of Leeds.

Martin, who plays striker John O’Hare in the film, is often fiercely critical of movies about football, but he explains why he thinks The Damned United gets it so right. He also talks about what it was like to work with director Ken Loach on another great film with football as its backdrop: Tickets.

From Loach to Michael Sheen to Miss Marple, Martin tells great stories about some famous names. And how about another - Prince. Yes, he features in this podcast too.

What’s more, that unbelievable encounter took place on the eve of the Soccer Aid match, but Martin reveals that he was still able to play so well that his performance at full-back earned him special praise from The Special One.

Enjoy!

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Martin Compston: The Night We Stopped Messi's Celebrationf0bff7cb-b7f2-45f4-bc98-02ce489d9e47Martin Compston: The Night We Stopped Messi's CelebrationThu, 09 Nov 2017 00:01:00 GMT00:32:58nofullHola! Detective Sergeant Steve Arnott . . . sorry, that’s Martin Compston, is a television and film star, an actor who is perhaps best known for appearing in the hugely popular crime drama Line Of Duty.

But, in Part One of this Big Interview, Martin takes us back to one of his earliest roles, when he starred as a sweeper in the youth teams of Greenock Morton and, later, Aberdeen, where he trained regularly alongside the likes of Joe Miller, Eoin Jess and Dean Windass.

I am only a little bit jealous about that.

Martin gave up on football to pursue a career in acting, but he remains a devoted supporter of another Scottish team: Celtic. He recalls marvelling at the maestro Paul McStay and being left speechless - literally - by the king, Henrik Larsson.

Listen out for cameos from former Manchester United stalwarts Paul Scholes and Darren Fletcher, too.

Enjoy!

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Another Messi Milestone 561273b9-ea52-448b-a319-793e34480839Another Messi Milestone Fri, 03 Nov 2017 17:00:52 GMT00:07:26nofullLeo Messi laces up his boots as a for the 600th time as a Barcelona player this weekend. I was there the first time, and have watched him set record after record since then. Here's a few of the ways in which he has raised the bar. ]]>https://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/anothermessimilestone
Kevin Phillips: Phoenix Nights and the Mighty Quinn4ebbc026-6b9f-4de2-a2ac-a8ab19b4f4ecKevin Phillips: Phoenix Nights and the Mighty QuinnThu, 02 Nov 2017 00:01:00 GMT00:23:24nofullHello Big Interview listeners! What a pleasure it was to spend time in the company of Kevin Phillips. Or 'Super Kevin Phillips', as you may know him.

You're about to listen to Kevin skilfully deconstruct the formidable Sunderland team, with him and Niall Quinn at its apex. Listen out for Nicky Summerbee's crossing, Allan Johnston's trickery, Peter Reid's man management, Monday afternoons in the pub - and how it led to Kevin and Micky Gray getting England call-ups while still playing in the Championship.

If all this isn't enough, you can listen to the full 90 minutes of Kevin Phillips straight away by becoming a Big Interview Socio at patreon.com/grahamhunter

Sign up now and you'll also unlock exclusive interviews with Rafa Van der Vaart, Ledley King and Robbie Keane. Every month, the deal gets better.

Enjoy!

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How England are taking over the worldc5d61e96-f34f-4614-bd01-a6a609ec7a0bHow England are taking over the worldFri, 27 Oct 2017 16:23:02 GMT00:44:32nofullSomething is happening in English international youth football, right? This is a preview of tomorrow's - October 28 - England-Spain FIFA Under-17 World Cup final in Kolkata. Let's also mention that England's Under-20s won the World Cup in June and their Under-19s won the European Championship in July.

Time to start getting excited? Listen up to find out my take.

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Robbie Keane: The Leaving of Liverpool3c7ca604-a868-4019-95a4-40612abcfea2Robbie Keane: The Leaving of LiverpoolThu, 26 Oct 2017 00:00:17 GMT00:12:17nofullIn this exclusive clip from my socio-only Big Interview with Robbie Keane, the Irish legend reflects on the day Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez tried to play him at left wing in a pre-season friendly.

It was the beginning of the end for Keane’s career at Anfield, but he holds no bitterness towards his former boss, who he still respects for his tactical knowledge.

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Guedes: Valencia's little genius96deaf02-dd7d-4f67-9b5b-579924cd826eGuedes: Valencia's little geniusMon, 23 Oct 2017 23:03:15 GMT00:23:50nofullIf you're not watching Goncalo Guedes at Valencia this season, then you should be. I'll tell you why I think he's the best young footballer currently operating in Spain and - with the exception of Mbappe - in Europe. ]]>https://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/guedes-valenciaslittlegenius
The Big Inside View: Lauding Valencia & The La Liga Round-upc4749926-6a79-4d95-be0a-1bd8d1f347bdThe Big Inside View: Lauding Valencia & The La Liga Round-upMon, 16 Oct 2017 18:00:00 GMT00:37:54nofullsportsoccerfootballinterviewshttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/thebiginsideview-valencia
The Big Inside View: Strachan On Genetics, Messi On The Brinkb9ef65c9-d179-47d5-a461-f2a130598c12The Big Inside View: Strachan On Genetics, Messi On The BrinkTue, 10 Oct 2017 16:25:00 GMT00:38:38nofullsportsoccerfootballinterviewshttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/thebiginsideview-strachanongenetics-messionthebrink
The Big Inside View: Pique, Protests And Political Upheaval6be68726-6dd3-45a3-bbc1-246e82fa6cabThe Big Inside View: Pique, Protests And Political UpheavalThu, 05 Oct 2017 13:47:00 GMT00:18:49nofullsportsoccerfootballinterviewshttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/thebiginsideview-pique-protestsandpoliticalupheaval
Robbie Keane: Hunger Gamese334b98d-a417-4f30-b334-371b8f92cf68Robbie Keane: Hunger GamesSun, 01 Oct 2017 23:01:00 GMT00:16:13nofullsportsoccerfootballinterviewshttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/robbiekeane-hungergames
The Big Inside View: Atleti v Chelsea - An Epic Rivalryff7b96fa-621f-4601-a445-037d9211d452The Big Inside View: Atleti v Chelsea - An Epic RivalryTue, 26 Sep 2017 23:01:00 GMT00:08:13nofullsportsoccerfootballinterviewshttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/thebiginsideview-atletivchelsea-anepicrivalry
The Big Inside View: A Date With Dortmund2a5eb3fa-3b47-4d8b-ab40-ed05460cd826The Big Inside View: A Date With DortmundTue, 26 Sep 2017 00:21:00 GMT00:09:48nofullsportsoccerfootballinterviewshttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/thebiginsideview-adatewithdortmund
The Big Inside View: A Little More Messi Magice7c207ba-7c63-45cf-9973-d4c8df71f687The Big Inside View: A Little More Messi MagicFri, 22 Sep 2017 01:50:00 GMT00:13:57nofullsportsoccerfootballinterviewhttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/thebiginsideview-alittlemoremessimagic
Jamie Murray: Horseplay, Hibees And Hulk4bbff210-c132-4c2f-9d84-e6567b734b19Jamie Murray: Horseplay, Hibees And HulkWed, 20 Sep 2017 23:01:00 GMT00:53:27nofullsportsoccerfootballinterviewshttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/jamiemurray-horseplay-hibeesandhulk-
The Big Inside View: Disaster For Dembele0035c37f-3469-4a09-88f0-81bd552be5f3The Big Inside View: Disaster For DembeleTue, 19 Sep 2017 02:21:00 GMT00:11:32nofullsportsoccerfootballinterviewshttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/thebiginsideview-disasterfordembele
Champions League Review: How Sevilla Found The Dope759e8020-8007-4014-8848-a853920a5b93Champions League Review: How Sevilla Found The DopeFri, 15 Sep 2017 00:45:00 GMT00:16:09nofullsportsoccerfootballinterviewshttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/championsleaguereview-howsevillafoundthedope
The Big Interview Presents... Cricket8360e9dd-4673-4a09-9c26-57aaa818fef8The Big Interview Presents... CricketWed, 13 Sep 2017 23:01:00 GMT00:32:26nofullsportsoccerfootballinterviewshttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/thebiginterviewpresents...cricket-
The Big Inside View: Barca's Brilliance And A Prediction For Juventus979cccd2-2460-4691-a53e-fcec0e6e029bThe Big Inside View: Barca's Brilliance And A Prediction For JuventusMon, 11 Sep 2017 23:45:00 GMT00:11:53nofullsportsoccerfootballinterviewshttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/thebiginsideview-barcasbrillianceandapredictionforjuventus
Barcelona v Espanyol: Preview Specialbc0d92ca-d926-4448-8046-cb8ec4be3deaBarcelona v Espanyol: Preview SpecialFri, 08 Sep 2017 00:05:00 GMT00:12:37nofullsportsoccerfootballinterviewshttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/barcelonavespanyol-previewspecial
The Big Inside View: How Aubameyang Could Have Signed For Spurs?8752e699-f353-4a8b-93f1-7baa4c360627The Big Inside View: How Aubameyang Could Have Signed For Spurs?Wed, 06 Sep 2017 23:25:00 GMT00:08:36nofullsportssoccerfootballinterviewshttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/thebiginsideview-howaubameyangcouldhavesignedforspurs-
Ledley King: Juande Ramos And The White Hart Lane Weight Watchers9b639f0c-ee2c-4f17-8e85-33e9d69ac3c7Ledley King: Juande Ramos And The White Hart Lane Weight WatchersFri, 01 Sep 2017 11:20:00 GMT00:11:43nofullsportsoccerfootballinterviewshttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/ledleyking-juanderamosandthewhitehartlaneweightwatchers-
Ousmane Dembele: The Anatomy Of A Transfer5b82bf33-40c7-4e5e-8842-1d186e5491b9Ousmane Dembele: The Anatomy Of A TransferThu, 31 Aug 2017 01:37:00 GMT00:14:38nofullsportsoccerfootballinterviewshttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/ousmanedembele-theanatomyofatransfer
The Big Inside View: Asensio, Kondogbia and the Game of the Season Already21d0e7bb-446e-4533-bd82-007ede63f556The Big Inside View: Asensio, Kondogbia and the Game of the Season AlreadyTue, 29 Aug 2017 08:14:20 GMT00:13:55nofullfootballsoccerhttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/thebiginsideview-asensio-kondogbiaandthegameoftheseasonalready
The Champions League Draw Special: Groups A & B18e27b4e-96a7-4537-9b53-083576177a77Here's an extract from my exclusive review of the fascinating Champions League group stage draw.I give my views on the meeting between Jose Mourinho and the remarkable Benfica coach Rui Vitoria in Group A, as well as the rivalry which will blossom...Fri, 25 Aug 2017 02:35:00 GMT00:17:01nofullsportsoccerfootballinterviewshttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/thechampionsleaguedrawspecial-groupsa-b
The Big Inside View: Seville Livea52a5785-9054-4e48-b92b-43bbfa5592a0The Big Inside View: Seville LiveWed, 23 Aug 2017 00:15:00 GMT00:30:53nofullsportsoccerfootballinterviewshttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/thebiginsideview-sevillelive
The Big Inside View: We Are Not Afraidfa2a9494-3df5-4de0-b706-1a9926a1dbd9The Big Inside View: We Are Not AfraidMon, 21 Aug 2017 19:21:28 GMT00:13:43nofullfootballsoccersporthttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/thebiginsideview-wearenotafraid
The Big Interview: La Liga Q&Ade7b0f93-de9e-4f60-88b3-a5fdcce34e4bThe Big Interview: La Liga Q&AFri, 18 Aug 2017 15:00:00 GMT00:15:45nofullsportsoccerfootballinterviewshttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/thebiginterview-laligaq-a
Slaven Bilic: Pancev, National Pride And The Road To Paris00ed9342-1ea5-4630-bf1e-d76ba19fad86In part two of my interview with Slaven Bilic, we discuss the big figures from his past - from players he faced, like Dejan Savicevic and Darko Pancev, to his former Croatia colleague Alen Boksic.
Slaven also takes us back to the 1998 World Cup, when...Wed, 16 Aug 2017 23:01:00 GMT00:54:36nofullsportsoccerfootballinterviewshttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/slavenbilic-pancev-nationalprideandtheroadtoparis
The Big Inside View: Ronaldo, Isco And The Super Cupb3bc4c1a-d41c-45f1-b1f5-3b089079c1c4The Big Inside View: Ronaldo, Isco And The Super CupTue, 15 Aug 2017 11:05:00 GMT00:12:11nofullsportsoccerfootballinterviewshttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/thebiginsideview-ronaldo-iscoandthesupercup
Join our members' club - Rafa van der Vaart exclusiveea95b1f0-ea0c-41b1-9678-dfeaddee4c3dJoin our members' club - Rafa van der Vaart exclusiveMon, 14 Aug 2017 12:00:00 GMT00:02:19nofullhttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/joinourmembersclub-rafavandervaartexclusive
Slaven Bilic: The Brilliance Of Bobana45b31eb-4ec0-4b5e-8a57-78c5208666c2Slaven Bilic: The Brilliance Of BobanSun, 13 Aug 2017 19:55:00 GMT00:00:33nofullsportsoccerfootballinterviewshttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/slavenbilic-thebrillianceofboban
Slaven Bilic Part One: Boban, Suker And The Boys of '96e2017942-fa42-484a-a8c5-a617251af5f0Slaven Bilic Part One: Boban, Suker And The Boys Of '96Wed, 09 Aug 2017 23:01:00 GMT00:49:22nofullsportsoccerfootballinterviewshttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/slavenbilicpartone-boban-sukerandtheboysof96
Slaven Bilic Teaser: Suker's Touch Of Classbc712d8b-3b04-4beb-9bec-ba27ea6b3aebSlaven Bilic Teaser: Suker's Touch Of ClassWed, 09 Aug 2017 13:15:00 GMT00:00:34nofullsportsoccerfootballinterviewshttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/slavenbilicteaser-sukerstouchofclass
Coming soon... The Big Interview Socio Club4e32674e-dfe7-49b4-b14a-6b34a5cf9474Coming soon... The Big Interview Socio ClubTue, 01 Aug 2017 23:00:00 GMT00:01:35nofullhttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/comingsoon...thebiginterviewsocioclub
The Big Inside View: Morata, Mbappe, Madrid & more4696a6aa-5e8d-4a22-ad54-54de5adc0c9eTHE BIG INSIDE VIEWWed, 26 Jul 2017 18:10:23 GMT00:44:42yesfullsportfootballsoccerhttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/thebiginsideview-morata-mbappe-madrid-more
THE BIG INSIDE VIEW: pilot episode7d2a7aac-2768-4307-ab08-0a3a64c4847eTHE BIG INSIDE VIEWTue, 18 Jul 2017 12:00:00 GMT00:31:43nofullsportfootballsoccerhttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/thebiginsideview-pilotepisode
The Big Interview Presents: Barca - The Making Of Pepd8b753f0-3b17-489a-8e7a-d08698cbc099The Big Interview Presents: Barca - The Making Of PepSun, 16 Jul 2017 23:01:00 GMT01:04:24nofullsportsoccerfootballinterviewshttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/thebiginterviewpresents-barca-themakingofpep
The Big Interview Presents: Spain - English Lessons5b730022-87cf-4dde-8c33-32922e6d0d19The Big Interview Presents: Spain - English LessonsSun, 02 Jul 2017 23:01:00 GMT00:31:58nofullsportsoccerfootballinterviewshttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/thebiginterviewpresents-spain-englishlessons
La Liga Live At The Sugar Club, Dublin: Part Two40e4da7a-ad1d-49c2-a850-d06a65cb3190La Liga Live At The Sugar Club, Dublin: Part TwoSun, 18 Jun 2017 23:01:00 GMT01:01:55yesfullsportsoccerfootballinterviewshttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/laligaliveatthesugarclub-dublin-parttwo
La Liga Live At The Sugar Club, Dublin: Part One23f26f27-d576-4f3c-b415-ebe31d448592La Liga Live At The Sugar Club, Dublin: Part OneWed, 14 Jun 2017 23:01:00 GMT01:00:50yesfullsportsoccerfootballinterviewshttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/laligaliveatthesugarclub-dublin-partone
Benni McCarthy: Gun Shots And Gangster League0047dd37-ea5f-42cf-bb27-d70882c522f3Benni McCarthy: Gun Shots And Gangster LeagueSun, 04 Jun 2017 23:01:00 GMT00:35:54yesfullsportsoccerfootballinterviewshttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/bennimccarthy-gunshotsandgangsterleague
Benni McCarthy: Fame, Fortune And A Final Farewell5a2ba224-d182-44d2-bc7c-40348df41e4aBenni McCarthy: Fame, Fortune And A Final FarwellFri, 02 Jun 2017 23:01:00 GMT01:16:15yesfullsportsoccerfootballinterviewshttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/bennimccarthy-fame-fortuneandafinalfarewell
Benni McCarthy: An Unexpected Journeyf990ed2d-908c-4c5f-bd14-6115b5fce3e5Benni McCarthy: An Unexpected JourneyWed, 31 May 2017 23:01:00 GMT00:48:10yesfullsportsoccerfootballinterviewshttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/bennimccarthy-anunexpectedjourney
The Big Interview Presents... Cup Finals4f148a2b-aa50-4ec6-beed-7bad14d296cbThe Big Interview Presents... Cup FinalsWed, 24 May 2017 23:01:00 GMT01:04:30yesfullsportfootballsoccerinterviewshttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/thebiginterviewpresents...cupfinals
Walter Smith: Gazza, Laudrup And The Rangers Revolution4a7465b7-ce40-43e4-8cbe-9583ba711d18Walter Smith: Gazza, Laudrup And The Rangers RevolutionSun, 14 May 2017 23:01:00 GMT00:37:48nofullsportfootballsoccerinterviewshttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/waltersmith-gazza-laudrupandtherangersrevolution
Walter Smith: All Roads Lead To Rome204db3cc-c764-4f7b-95f9-a15e9c681da0Walter Smith: All Roads Lead To RomeWed, 10 May 2017 23:01:00 GMT00:41:13nofullsportsoccerfootballinterviewshttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/waltersmith-allroadsleadtorome
The Big Interview Presents... Barcae67c270b-dbf5-49db-ade9-acb90ada594eThe Big Interview Presents... BarcaWed, 03 May 2017 23:01:00 GMT00:39:24nofullsportsoccerfootballinterviewshttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/thebiginterviewpresents...barca
Jonny Evans: Fantastic Forwards And Where To Find Them9218af6f-9bdc-4338-a401-a97f673cb325Jonny Evans: Fantastic Forwards And Where To Find ThemSun, 30 Apr 2017 23:01:00 GMT00:36:33yesfullsportsoccerfootballinterviewshttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/jonnyevans-fantasticforwardsandwheretofindthem
Jonny Evans: Like Father, Like Son67241dbf-d5eb-4437-b50b-87b077012343Jonny Evans: Like Father, Like SonThu, 27 Apr 2017 04:45:00 GMT00:44:37nofullsportsoccerfootballinterviewshttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/jonnyevans-likefather-likeson
The Big Interview Presents... The Gaffer56d093fb-77d1-4c36-a007-c2952ebe5557The Big Interview Presents... The GafferWed, 19 Apr 2017 23:01:00 GMT00:39:09yesfullsportsoccerfootballinterviewshttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/thebiginterviewpresents...thegaffer
Craig Gordon: Buffon, Brendan Rodgers And The Barcelona Way66c706a1-3c36-4fd8-88c2-8d7cee2e6e84Craig Gordon: Buffon, Brendan Rodgers And The Barcelona WayWed, 12 Apr 2017 23:01:00 GMT00:57:53nofullsportsoccerfootballinterviewshttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/craiggordon-buffon-brendanrodgersandthebarcelonaway
The Big Interview Presents... Mavericks Part Three6e89fd23-6ecb-4dde-a45d-0578055b474cThe Big Interview Presents... Mavericks Part ThreeWed, 05 Apr 2017 23:01:00 GMT00:21:48nofullsportsoccerfootballinterviewshttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/thebiginterviewpresents...maverickspartthree
Alex McLeish Live Part Three: The Q & A0afe9e2d-7a0e-4424-981f-1ddc432313e6Alex McLeish Live Part Three: The Q & AMon, 03 Apr 2017 23:01:00 GMT00:23:41yesfullsportsoccerfootballinterviewshttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/alexmcleishlivepartthree-theq-a
Alex McLeish Live Part Two: Messi, Iniesta And The Search For A Loan Ranger6f50e711-6da6-412c-8908-d0a49e0b3a44Alex McLeish Live Part Two: Messi, Iniesta And The Search For A Loan RangerSun, 02 Apr 2017 23:01:00 GMT00:33:42yesfullsportsoccerfootballinterviewshttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/alexmcleishliveparttwo-messi-iniestaandthesearchforaloanranger
Alex McLeish Live Part One: Barca, Bayern and Barnum & Bailey16dd485c-df6e-4083-93c2-65698a1008ddAlex McLeish Live Part One: Barca, Bayern and Barnum & BaileyWed, 29 Mar 2017 23:01:00 GMT00:41:20yesfullsportfootballsoccerinterviewshttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/alexmcleishlivepartone-barca-bayernandbarnum-bailey
The Big Interview on... Cruyffb1cc0a08-24cf-47fe-bb69-e2890c4ebf24The Big Interview on... CruyffThu, 23 Mar 2017 00:01:00 GMT00:14:37nofullsportfootballsoccerinterviewshttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/thebiginterviewon...cruyff
Peter Crouch: Van Basten, Littbarski And Other Tricks Of The Trade4a406d84-2c8b-4f3e-8441-4c72a6ad73a5Peter Crouch: Van Basten, Littbarski And Other Tricks Of The TradeThu, 16 Mar 2017 00:01:00 GMT00:46:59nofullsportsoccerfootballinterviewshttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/petercrouch-vanbasten-littbarskiandothertricksofthetrade
The Big Interview presents... The Hall of Legends9a897e58-e7a6-4c14-848e-81ced66fa0e0The Big Interview presents... The Hall of LegendsThu, 09 Mar 2017 00:01:00 GMT00:39:13yesfullsportsoccerfootballinterviewshttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/thebiginterviewpresents...thehalloflegends
Chris Sutton: How The League Was Won888bd532-60f6-4e6d-bb77-2029d3cc445eChris Sutton: How The League Was WonMon, 06 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMT01:03:06nofullsportsoccerfootballinterviewshttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/chrissutton-howtheleaguewaswon
Chris Sutton: The Making of Me65acce68-21eb-4aa3-88e1-a0dc913bc430Chris Sutton: The Making of MeThu, 02 Mar 2017 00:01:00 GMT00:49:17nofullsportsoccerfootballinterviewshttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/chrissutton-themakingofme
The Big Interview on... Team Bonding58c8febd-2789-4750-b475-ba2d17b036f4The Big Interview on... Team BondingThu, 23 Feb 2017 00:01:00 GMT00:34:22nofullsportsoccerfootballinterviewshttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/thebiginterviewon...teambonding
Mark Noble: From the back garden to the Boleyn Groundf18b3abb-16ba-405e-9c1d-3c1c4f8c0c89Mark Noble: From the back garden to the Boleyn GroundMon, 20 Feb 2017 00:01:00 GMT00:42:43yesfullsportsoccerfootballinterviewshttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/marknoble-fromthebackgardentotheboleynground
Mark Noble: Lessons in Leadershipc763ab32-2d10-4401-984e-bb1ad2038d5dMark Noble: Lessons in LeadershipThu, 16 Feb 2017 09:20:00 GMT00:34:05yesfullsportsoccerfootballinterviewshttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/marknoble-lessonsinleadership-
The Big Intervew on... Mavericks Part Twoca6ccb8f-5f21-4710-955d-9f55e4b2e554The Big Interview on... Mavericks Part TwoThu, 09 Feb 2017 00:01:00 GMT00:33:22nofullsportfootballsoccerinterviewshttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/thebigintervewon...mavericksparttwo
Neil Lennon Live: The Q & A6d769884-c0c4-4d11-8ef5-4293063e7cc2Neil Lennon Live: The Q & AMon, 06 Feb 2017 00:01:00 GMT00:33:34yesfullsportsoccerfootballinterviewshttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/neillennonlive-theq-a
Neil Lennon Live: A pizza box, a punch-up and a phonecall from Elton Johnd16931d2-a31e-4ff0-8c3c-2aa7ce4a0ad8Neil Lennon Live: A pizza box, a punch-up and a phonecall from Elton JohnThu, 02 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMT01:09:31yesfullsportsoccerfootballinterviewshttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/neillennonlive-apizzabox-apunch-upandaphonecallfromeltonjohn
The Big Interview on... Transfers40a15f04-6c96-45f4-9cb1-b542b1378524The Big Interview on... TransfersThu, 26 Jan 2017 00:01:00 GMT00:50:09yesfullsportsoccerfootballinterviewshttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/thebiginterviewon...transfers
John Collins: Henry, Trezeguet and the French Revolution84651bad-e6b0-4427-bf03-ae96fbe633d3John Collins: Redefining RiskThu, 19 Jan 2017 00:01:00 GMT01:08:09nofullsportsoccerfootballinterviewshttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/johncollins-understandingrisk
The Big Interview on... Fergie9a9fa1a1-0cb4-4af8-998e-f3b1acb040afThe Big Interview on... FergieThu, 12 Jan 2017 00:01:00 GMT00:26:26nofullsportssoccerfootballinterviewshttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/thebiginterviewon...fergie
Steve Archibald (part two): Big in Barcelonae233304c-8fde-459f-857a-0c49989983d0Steve Archibald (part two): Big in BarcelonaMon, 19 Dec 2016 00:01:00 GMT00:41:26yesfullsportsoccerfootballinterviewshttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/stevearchibald-parttwo-biginbarcelona
Steve Archibald: How to play centre-forwardc20bd6c2-5c0f-4bdd-b8f7-a6af16d132a3Steve Archibald: How to play centre-forwardThu, 15 Dec 2016 00:01:00 GMT00:39:18yesfullsportsoccerfootballinterviewshttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/stevearchibald-howtoplaycentre-forward
The Big Interview on... Music8cb5281c-8838-43b1-8bba-c30fc1dcd89eThe Big Interview on... MusicThu, 08 Dec 2016 00:01:00 GMT00:37:06nofullsportfootballsoccerinterviewshttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/thebiginterviewon...music
Steve McManaman: What Makes a Midfield (part two)00b3083c-45e4-47c2-ac71-6b50b6c77257Steve McManaman: What Makes a Midfield (part two)Mon, 05 Dec 2016 00:01:00 GMT00:36:12yesfullhttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/stevemcmanaman-whatmakesamidfield-parttwo-
Steve McManaman: El Socio del Todos3bb2fdc7-b214-488c-9739-4b37aaec0fdcSteve McManaman: El Socio del TodosThu, 01 Dec 2016 00:01:00 GMT00:34:49yesfullsport soccerinterviewfootballhttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/stevemcmanaman-elsociodeltodos
The Big Interview on... Maverickseec4c5c8-c968-4b3f-ad55-bcded154d9daThe Big Interview on... MavericksThu, 24 Nov 2016 00:01:00 GMT00:38:21nofullfootballsportsoccerinterviewshttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/thebiginterviewon...mavericks
Stiliyan Petrov: The Petrov Rulesa6275fdf-af76-46d9-993c-7c755a2fb267Stiliyan Petrov: The Petrov RulesMon, 21 Nov 2016 00:01:00 GMT00:51:58nofullsportsoccerfootballinterviewshttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/stiliyanpetrov-thepetrovrules
Stiliyan Petrov: National Servicee6d7b224-1256-4d75-b7de-b8f0119c7533Stiliyan Petrov: National ServiceThu, 17 Nov 2016 00:01:00 GMT01:03:05nofullsportsoccerfootballinterviewshttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/stiliyanpetrov-nationalservice
Zabaleta: 'We Are Safe!' The shout that won the league for City10dd3d25-bcbf-4545-80b4-81b8c2188ca2Zabaleta: 'We Are Safe!' The shout that won the league for CityMon, 31 Oct 2016 00:01:00 GMT00:01:27nofullsoccerfootballsportPremier Leaguehttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/zabaleta-wearesafe-theshoutthatwontheleagueforcity
Pablo Zabaleta: Messi, Manchester and Martin Tyler94dd4321-8798-4e62-9d3c-141c2f68d974Pablo Zabaleta: Messi, Manchester and Martin TylerMon, 31 Oct 2016 00:01:00 GMT00:44:01nofullsportsoccerfootballinterviewshttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/pablozabaleta-messi-manchesterandmartintyler
Matt Le Tissier: Survival Games391e10e3-c239-475e-9269-88c205d442bcMatt Le Tissier: Survival GamesSun, 23 Oct 2016 23:01:00 GMT00:35:48nofullsportsoccerfootballinterviewshttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/mattletissier-survivalgames
Matt Le Tissier: Local Hero78386013-020f-4557-87cb-d35030f135a4Matt Le Tissier: Local Hero Wed, 19 Oct 2016 22:00:00 GMT00:41:50nofullsportsoccerfootballinterviewshttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/mattletissier-localhero
Ramon Calderon: Making the Deal (Part Two)4ac479f7-f629-4196-a084-00956621707eAs president of Real Madrid – and as an influencer while out of that office – Ramon Calderon was inside some historic deals: Cristiano Ronaldo to Madrid being chief amongst them. In this, the second part of my interview with him, you’ll hear the story ...Sun, 09 Oct 2016 23:01:00 GMT00:46:12nofullhttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/ramoncalderon-makingthedeal-parttwo-
Ramon Calderon: The DNA of Real Madrid (part one)10004bf2-c516-4aa1-96a6-7874b83e05b6Ramon Calderon: The DNA of Real MadridWed, 05 Oct 2016 23:01:00 GMT00:30:46nofullsportsoccerfootballinterviewshttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/ramoncalderon-thednaofrealmadrid
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink: The Trouble with Holland37d00a9a-7340-46b0-9f14-a8bec7d14763Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink: The Trouble with HollandWed, 21 Sep 2016 23:00:00 GMT00:48:59yesfullsoccerfootballinterviewssporthttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/jimmyfloydhasselbaink-thetroublewithholland
Phil Neville: Spanish Lessonsb1256d4d-a7a7-4695-91b5-04b0576aa6c4Phil Neville: Spanish LessonsMon, 12 Sep 2016 07:22:12 GMT00:36:05nofullsportsoccerfootballinterviewshttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/philneville-spanishlessons
Phil Neville: Out of the Comfort Zone (part one)a181a37f-5e10-482c-93bb-44b4bb70e6d9Phil Neville always wanted to be a cricketer and his talent matched his ambition. He was one of the best schoolboy cricketers of his generation, having served an apprenticeship in the Lancashire leagues where he faced bouncers from world-class West Ind...Wed, 07 Sep 2016 23:00:00 GMT00:33:41nofullsportfootballsoccerinterviewshttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/philneville-outofthecomfortzone-partone-
Thomas Hitzlsperger: Playing Against Prejudice015e6e6a-959a-4f92-be10-7613a1e00325Thomas Hitzlsperger: Playing Against PrejudiceSat, 27 Aug 2016 02:00:00 GMT00:34:32nofullsoccersportinterviewshttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/thomashitzlsperger-playingagainstprejudice
Thomas Hitzlsperger: From Bayern to Brumaddb52da-65a6-46c9-be27-5dc14b1692f8Thomas Hitzlsperger: From Bayern to BrumThu, 25 Aug 2016 02:00:00 GMT00:46:53yesfullsoccersportinterviewshttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/thomashitzlsperger-frombayerntobrum
Coming soon: Thomas Hitzlsperger1ac20536-7c98-4586-8bcc-2b34a15a1b36Coming soon: Thomas HitzlspergerTue, 23 Aug 2016 02:00:00 GMT00:01:10nofullOn Thursday you'll be able to listen to part one of The Big Interview with Thomas Hitzlsperger. As a brief preview, here's part of the incredible story of how he left Bavaria for Brum. Part two will follow up on Saturday.]]>https://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/comingsoon-thomashitzlsperger
Gianluca Vialli: Turin to Chelsea21847465-3353-43f3-bf92-dc0de0bef02eGianluca Vialli: Turin to ChelseaThu, 11 Aug 2016 02:00:00 GMT00:59:55yesfullfootballsoccerinterviewssporthttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/gianlucavialli-turintochelsea
Gianluca Vialli: Sampdoria's Scudetto66f7ed60-6f5f-481d-a1d7-7b1539757a7eGianluca Vialli: Sampdoria's ScudettoThu, 04 Aug 2016 02:00:00 GMT00:48:08yesfullFootballSoccerSportInterviewshttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/gianlucavialli-gazzettarevisited
Paul Clement: Diary of a Champions League Final6d7aba7a-8427-45f3-8e9e-94af4864ba80This is the second part of my interview with Paul Clement and – if you have got here quickly – it’s part of your preparation for the Champions League final.
It’s rare that we get somebody breaking down what matchday is like at that extraordinary level...Sat, 28 May 2016 02:00:00 GMT00:36:58nofullhttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/paul-clement-diary-of-a-champions-league-final
Cristiano the Counsellor5f61a99a-5765-4adb-91bf-89f3e335dfecThe moments before the Champions League final of 2014: Real Madrid v Atlético. Paul Clement is standing in the tunnel, right behind Cristiano Ronaldo, feeling a little nervous. When this happens...
This is a preview of the second part of my interview w...Fri, 27 May 2016 03:00:00 GMT00:01:49nofullhttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/cristiano-the-counsellor
Paul Clement: Inside Real Madrid (Part One)43e84294-b4f9-4eca-bfc9-3a8be4cf5636Season 2013/14 was a special one for Real Madrid. It was the season of La Decima, their 10th European crown. Paul Clement, assistant to Carlo Ancelotti, saw it all. And this is his account. From a fastidious breakdown of a typical day on the training g...Thu, 26 May 2016 02:00:01 GMT00:46:11nofullhttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/paul-clement-inside-real-madrid-part-one-
Alan Pardew on his last FA Cup final6546d2f0-c4c1-4ac9-8ee9-7fc3319a84b8In December 2015 I sat down with Alan Pardew and we talked a lot about Wembley and the FA Cup. My favourite story from the interview was this: Cardiff, 2006. FA Cup final. Clock ticking down. West Ham 3 Liverpool 2.
The inside story of what happened ...Fri, 20 May 2016 03:00:01 GMT00:03:37nofullhttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/alan-pardew-on-his-last-fa-cup-final
Michael O'Neill: The Player Whispererc13c0d4a-aeca-4ffe-b24f-3d496354e946Shortly after our interview, Michael O’Neill would be near the front of the field for the next manager of Celtic. It won’t be the last time he’s quoted for headline jobs.
We met in Edinburgh and he broke down in fascinating detail the way he shaped an...Thu, 12 May 2016 03:00:01 GMT01:29:03nofullhttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/michael-o-neill-the-player-whisperer
Eddie Howe: The best you can be7878475e-3f50-403c-80e6-396b5fe7bc9fWhat Eddie Howe has achieved at Bournemouth is remarkable and after spending an hour with him at that club, it’s impossible to imagine that this is the high-water mark in his young career.
Here’s a different kind of football mind: highly analytical, ...Thu, 28 Apr 2016 03:00:00 GMT00:58:01nofullhttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/eddie-howe-the-best-you-can-be
Chris Waddle predicts Riyad Mahrez's big season (summer 2015)ce442cc7-181a-4776-8e76-04c9f64e77a7Last summer I interviewed Chris Waddle. He talked about Cantona, Gascoigne, Francescoli and this Mahrez fella he was convinced was about to have a big season. Just listen to this.
Chapeau, Magic Chris!Mon, 25 Apr 2016 10:38:32 GMT00:01:11nofullhttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/chris-waddle-predicts-riyad-mahrez-s-big-season-summer-2015-
Joe Jordan: Foreign Fields (Part Two)2783780f-ba3f-4354-864d-b546a975f1feIt was Joe Jordan's goal - a diving header against Czechoslovakia in 1973 - which helped Scotland qualify for their first World Cup finals in 16 years. That he went on to score in three World Cup finals - West Germany 74, Argentina in 1978 and Spa...Sat, 16 Apr 2016 04:00:00 GMT00:58:37nofullhttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/joe-jordan-foreign-fields-part-two-
Joe Jordan: Inside Revie's Leeds (Part One)56ce6f8b-a9d2-4d57-b62b-7dac47fc9733Joe Jordan was a footballer of immense talent and character. A proud Scot who is one of a select band of players to score at three World Cups finals, Joe's club career took him to the very top of the European game with Leeds, Manchester United and...Thu, 14 Apr 2016 02:00:00 GMT01:07:46nofullhttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/joe-jordan-inside-revie-s-leeds-part-one-
Jody Morris: The Long Road Home1db375fc-5390-48f3-a0be-7d552fb77d07So many questions surround Jody Morris' career - and, as I found out during our captivating conversation, the man himself is not short of answers. What was life like under Hoddle, Vialli and Gullit at pre-Abramovich Chelsea? How does he feel about...Thu, 31 Mar 2016 02:00:00 GMT01:29:00nofullhttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/jody-morris-the-long-road-home
Damien Duff: The Street Footballerc4ff13c5-4c00-4b70-a443-f894239268dfIt was only fitting that we should meet Damien Duff at the Aviva Stadium - formerly Lansdowne Road - the ground where he won so many of his 100 caps for Republic of Ireland. His reflections on his fledgling international career - at the FIFA World Yout...Thu, 17 Mar 2016 03:00:01 GMT01:16:47nofullhttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/damien-duff-the-street-footballer
Frank McAvennie: The Boys of '86486c76a8-efc5-4a3c-9cdc-93cfefee0c0aIt's 30 years since West Ham United's best-ever top-flight finish. That was Frank McAvennie's first season in English football and it was packed full of the most incredible stories. They're all here. The television black-out that ma...Thu, 03 Mar 2016 03:00:01 GMT01:27:50nofullhttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/frank-mcavennie-the-boys-of-86
Gary McAllister: When The Town Believes4780d6a0-d275-4010-a497-bdda947e487fMeeting Gary McAllister – in Leeds, no less – reminded me of the achievement of the championship team he played in at Elland Road. That midfield: two academy graduates, Gary Speed and David Batty, and two Scottish recruits, Gordon Strachan and Gary him...Thu, 18 Feb 2016 02:00:01 GMT01:21:15nofullhttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/gary-mcallister-when-the-town-believes
Peter Beardsley: Three Passes Aheadf3913157-6de9-4dc8-a344-b39508a6de86What a player he was, and what stories Peter Beardsley has to tell us. How a game against George Best led to a one-game Manchester United career; why Tino Asprilla was most certainly not the reason Newcastle United blew the title in 1996; how he ended ...Thu, 04 Feb 2016 03:00:01 GMT01:41:55nofullhttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/peter-beardsley-three-passes-ahead
David Provan: Tell me what I didn't see5385fb1a-a790-4fda-b44f-e53e6d42d405David Provan is the best co-commentator in football. He's been promoted within the Sky team time and again despite having no real name in England from his playing days - it's all been done behind quick, insightful calls and a fierce commitmen...Thu, 21 Jan 2016 17:16:09 GMT01:13:58nofullhttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/david-provan-tell-me-what-i-didn-t-see
Gaizka Mendieta: Practice makes perfect04b7598b-2d0c-48aa-8c59-a708d907d04aHow does an elite middle distance runner become an elite footballer? How does a guy who can't trap a ball become European Midfielder of the Year - twice? How does that player adapt his penalty technique to become - very nearly - perfect? Gaizka Me...Thu, 07 Jan 2016 13:30:01 GMT01:12:43nofullhttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/gaizka-mendieta-practice-makes-perfect
Alan Pardew: Pivotal Moments46a0c20d-50a2-4b91-9f49-97362ca5fd3bIn this one, Alan Pardew was brilliant on some very big moments in his career, the kind that can go either way and result in very different outcomes. Like, what if Steven Gerrard hadn't hit one of the all-time FA Cup final goals against Pardew...Mon, 21 Dec 2015 04:30:01 GMT01:06:43nofullhttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/alan-pardew-pivotal-moments
Michael Carrick: Inside The Box0cce8729-135f-4572-ac3e-53f15360afc9During a brilliant afternoon in the company of Michael Carrick, he took us inside some of the high-pressure situations elite footballers experience and the rest of us can only imagine. Like showing up for your first training sessions at Manchester Unit...Mon, 07 Dec 2015 10:06:49 GMT01:04:58nofullhttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/michael-carrick-inside-the-box
The Little Big Interview with Graham Hunter: Gaizka Mendieta on Gary Neville05572545-2e36-4e05-9a25-6d6e2ecd22b0Graham met Gaizka Mendieta for a Big Interview the day after Gary Neville was named the new boss at the Mestalla, and it would've been remiss not to ask the Valencia legend what his thoughts on the new appointment were. In this exclusive snippet o...Fri, 04 Dec 2015 16:29:41 GMT00:07:41nofullhttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/the-little-big-interview-with-graham-hunter-gaizka-mendieta-on-gary-neville
Terry Butcher: The Second Half4fd248f6-e0fc-4958-a84a-ed6d4ed3b4abIn part two Terry tackles the best player you never saw - and why he was only third in a sprint race between England's fastest footballers (what a great idea). There's also lots in here about his move to Rangers - Souness the salesman, full-c...Wed, 18 Nov 2015 05:00:01 GMT00:55:01nofullhttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/terry-butcher-the-second-half
Terry Butcher: The First Half4b6a1d86-6954-40e2-ac86-987084aa04bfFrom Iron Maiden to Frans Thijssen, there's something for everyone in the first installment of this interview with Terry Butcher, but if you want insight into what made Sir Bobby Robson so special, there may not be a better person to talk to than ...Mon, 16 Nov 2015 05:00:01 GMT00:47:40nofullhttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/terry-butcher-the-first-half
Graeme Souness: The winning gene18d21d47-765f-4a64-9bd1-65286c5ecb25Graeme Souness might just be the best British midfielder of all time. Here's his origin story - from frustration at Spurs to his emergence at Middlesbrough - and fantastic insights into the mechanics of the Liverpool winning machine of the 1980s, ...Tue, 03 Nov 2015 04:00:00 GMT01:05:35nofullhttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/graeme-souness-the-winning-gene
Harry Redknapp: The second half2f265582-e2f5-4a75-8bbb-98cd68fa0316In the second part of my chat with Harry Redknapp, we talk about Gareth Bale, Didier Drogba, Elvis Presley, Kanu, Joe Cole, Frank Lampard (both of them), Bobby Moore, George Best and Joe Jordan.Wed, 28 Oct 2015 12:48:59 GMT00:59:05nofullhttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/harry-redknapp-the-second-half
Harry Redknapp: The first halfb0d1d79e-6cd4-4a6a-bb72-8aa4f8afd6e2My chat with Harry Redknapp went on a bit, so we had to split it. Here's the first half - extraordinary tales from an extraordinary life in football, including the dumbest move West Ham ever made; how not to sign Ian Wright; and what happens when ...Sun, 25 Oct 2015 22:09:32 GMT00:41:44nofullhttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/harry-redknapp-the-first-half
Darren Fletcher: The Midfield Wars01974c91-9b89-4f2e-a7d1-ca7b399f3261From learning what it took to find a role in a midfield which included Roy Keane and Paul Scholes, to going up against Patrick Vieira as a teenager; from missing a Champions League final due to a refereeing blunder, to a grueling recovery from a career...Thu, 15 Oct 2015 14:41:31 GMT00:59:25nofullhttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/darren-fletcher-the-midfield-wars
The Best of the Big Interview - and a cry for help!664207ba-166e-46fb-ba6c-25b85824ae1cFind out how you can help keep The Big Interview going for the next year. Hear about new interviews coming soon, and catch up with the seven guests that have made the show such fun so far - with a director's commentary from me.Tue, 06 Oct 2015 12:05:07 GMT00:42:44nofullhttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/the-best-of-the-big-interview-and-a-cry-for-help-
Chris Waddle: The Entertainer73e1eac4-29ea-4541-bed9-bb03f6603a47Chris Waddle - England's Zidane, in my opinion - breaks down what made him one of the great entertainers of his generation: his body swerve, his step-over, his decisions as to when to 'go for' an opponent. You hardly EVER hear a top-leve...Mon, 07 Sep 2015 09:05:39 GMT01:20:19nofullhttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/chris-waddle-the-entertainer
Charlie Nicholas: The Truth About Charliecd1fe0ed-724b-4208-8190-1ce0f88ae81aCharlie Nicholas was a sensationally impish, creative and uplifting footballer for Celtic, Arsenal, Aberdeen and Scotland. These days he's a Soccer Saturday legend on Sky Sports most Saturdays alongside Jeff Stelling, Paul Merson, Matt Le Tissier ...Fri, 21 Aug 2015 07:58:16 GMT01:15:00nofullhttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/charlie-nicholas-the-truth-about-charlie
David Moyes - part two1f09ac3a-e87a-42a0-a792-15c2ae25d9e1In the second part of our interview, David Moyes arrives at his 11 years at Everton - and the key differences between that time and his short and dramatic spell as manager of Manchester United.Tue, 28 Jul 2015 08:17:28 GMT00:31:00nofullhttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/david-moyes-part-two
David Moyes - part oneb3c68275-26b3-4dba-9d5e-c74833a92be2Live from San Sebastian, Spain, the manager of Real Sociedad talks about what formed him as a coach - starting at the age of 16 in Iceland - how he first met Sir Alex Ferguson, and his role in the development of David Beckham. Part two coming soon.Fri, 24 Jul 2015 21:59:39 GMT00:35:02nofullhttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/david-moyes-part-one
Kevin Bridges: Mourinho and mefa2f8dd9-1ecf-4c83-8d5f-6a8797bdaa4dKevin Bridges is one of the UK's funniest stand-ups and a serious football fanatic. In this conversation with Graham, he finds the funny in a brief encounter with his Celtic hero, Henrik Larsson; his love of FC Barcelona; a memorable trip to the S...Fri, 05 Jun 2015 21:54:19 GMT00:54:39nofullhttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/kevin-bridges-barca-boca-and-brattbakk
Jamie Carragher: Istanbul, 10 years on13e22f20-4baa-49e5-b6b4-b731bd04c700Ten years on from #Liverpool's epic #ChampionsLeague win over Milan in #Istanbul, Jamie #Carragher talks about how it felt to play thorugh the pain barrier against the best team in Europe. He's great on another historic final - the UEFA Cup w...Mon, 25 May 2015 07:50:07 GMT00:49:23Liverpool, ChampionsLeague, Istanbul, Carraghernofullhttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/jamie-carragher-istanbul-10-years-on
Coming soon: Jamie Carragher1eedd894-7627-4c1c-b371-68b89b7f1f10New episode coming on Monday - 10 years on from #Liverpool's #ChampionsLeague win against Milan in Istanbul.
There's plenty of that from #JamieCarragher, and much more besides. To get you in the mood, here's Jamie on how much their leg...Sat, 23 May 2015 12:49:48 GMT00:01:02Liverpool, ChampionsLeague, JamieCarraghernofullhttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/coming-soon-jamie-carragher
Gordon Strachan: Iniesta and the Golden Age864f2fde-c6b1-4f33-aa78-ac129bce0eb9Graham meets Gordon Strachan and almost avoids talking about Aberdeen's European titles in the 80s. The Scotland manager believes we are currently watching a golden age of football and explains why Andres Iniesta is his pick of an unsurpassed gene...Thu, 14 May 2015 10:50:28 GMT00:49:15nofullhttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/gordon-strachan-iniesta-and-the-golden-age
Gary Neville: Analysing the Analyst1ce8fe55-a836-4020-b02b-5f5a80884eeeGraham meets Gary Neville. Analysing the analysis that has made the former Manchester United defender the most influential broadcaster in the game.Tue, 21 Apr 2015 21:14:08 GMT00:48:05nofullhttps://play.acast.com/s/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/gary-neville-analysing-the-analyst